“There is no reason to design buildings that are more basic and rectilinear, because with concrete you can cover almost any space.”

“Curves are the essence of my work because they are the essence of Brazil, pure and simple.”

“It is not with architecture that one can disseminate any political ideology.”

“It was the drawing that led me to architecture, the search for light and astonishing forms.”

“I search for surprise in my architecture. A work of art should cause the emotion of newness.”

“Architecture is invention.”

“Is there magic in this world? Certainly! But it is not the kind of magic written about in fantasy stories. It is the kind of magic that comes from ideas and the hard work it often takes to make the...”

“We become what we behold. We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us.”

“A culture of unaccountability is a culture without incentive, and a culture without incentive is the death of critical and creative thinking.”

“I am the perfect version of me.”

“But if you tame me, then weshall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, Ishall be unique in all the world.”

“I don't want the world to keep turning without me on it.”

“So what's your doll's name?" Boo asked me."Barbie," I said. "All their names are Barbie.""I see," she said. "Well, I'd think that would get boring, everyone having the samename."I thought about thi...”

“I read, write and create. I must lose myself in work, so that there is no space for the other/anything else.”

“Sub-consciousness is extremely selfish, it will do anything to keep you safe and main in a comfort zone”