I.M. Pei

You have to be very careful with the context. You cannot just plop a building down anywhere.

I always start with the site. The site tells me what to do.

I don't believe in styles. I believe in solutions.

The Louvre Pyramid was a challenge, but I believe it was a necessary one.

I wanted to create a dialogue between the old and the new.

The success of a building depends on how it is used, not just how it looks.

I try to create buildings that are timeless, not fashionable.

Architecture is a social art. It has to serve society.

I don't think there's such a thing as a perfect building. There's always room for improvement.

My work is about creating spaces that people can enjoy and feel comfortable in.

I believe in the power of geometry.

The challenge is to make something new, but also to respect what is already there.

I'm always learning. Every project is a new challenge.

Architecture is a long process. It takes time to create something meaningful.

I try to be honest with my materials.

I believe that architecture should be accessible to everyone.

I don't design for myself. I design for the people who will use the building.

The beauty of architecture is in its details.

I'm not afraid of controversy. Sometimes it's necessary to push boundaries.

Architecture is a collaborative art. You need a good team.