“The lanes and streets of the city being set out, the choice of sites f...” — Vitruvius Quote

“The lanes and streets of the city being set out, the choice of sites for the convenience and use of the state remains to be decided on; for sacred edifices, for the forum, and for other public buildings.”

“Dimension regulated the general scale of the work, so that the parts may all tell and be effective.”

“Quicksilver is used for many purposes; without it, neither silver nor brass can be properly gilt.”

“I just want to build the best buildings. It's not about me, it's about the buildings, creating a space where society can gather and marvel in beauty and nature.”

“I'm sorry to say, but 85% of so-called 'green' firms make some of the ugliest buildings that were ever made. So for God's sake, I don't want to be categorized with them.”

“We try to make buildings last long and be resilient but also be not so idiosyncratic that they can't change.”