I'm Driven By Issues, Not

I Don't Look At What People Do With Their Homes In Terms Of Money, But The Social And Personal Value Of What They're Trying To Do And Achieve.

I Have A Recurring Nightmare That I Wake Up In A Gutter With Nothing. I've Had It All My Life. That's Why I Work, I Think.

Every Decently-made Object, From A House To A Lamp Post To A Bridge, Spoon Or Egg Cup, Is Not Just A Piece Of 'stuff' But A Physical Embodiment Of Human Energy, Testimony To The Magical Ability Of Our Species To Take Raw Materials And Turn Them Into Things Of Use, Value And Beauty.

It's Possible To Be Satisfied With A Day's Work Or A Cake, But A Life... What Is A Life But A History Of Events Badly Remembered?

Architecture Was Pretty Much The Sexiest Thing To Be Doing From 1700-1800.