"The acceptance of certain realities doesn't preclude idealism. It can lead to certain breakthroughs." — Rem Koolhaas

Miami Beach is a completely interesting hybrid because it is, on the one hand, a resort and, on the other hand, a real city. This condition of city and water on two sides I think is really amazing. And in the heart of that city, it has put an enormous convention center, an enormous physical presence.

As an architect, I always have mixed feelings. On the one hand, your fingers are itching. As a human being, you are happy to participate in the indolence.

Journalists seem mostly interested in what brand of shoes I wear.

The word 'celebrity' and the word 'architect' are basically incompatible.