I.M. Pei

I believe in the power of simplicity.

The East Building of the National Gallery of Art was a very complex project, but also very rewarding.

I always try to understand the culture and history of a place before I design anything.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was a fun project because it was so different from anything I had done before.

Architecture is about creating a sense of place.

I'm a modernist, but I believe in respecting tradition.

The Museum of Islamic Art in Doha was a very personal project for me.

I believe that architecture can inspire and uplift people.

My approach is always to find the essence of the problem.

I like to use natural light as much as possible.

The challenge is to make a building that is both functional and beautiful.

I believe in the power of a strong concept.

Architecture is a dialogue between the architect and the client.

I'm always striving for clarity and order in my designs.

The Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong was a very challenging project due to its height and location.

I believe that every building should have its own identity.

I don't like to be called a 'starchitect.' I'm just an architect.

Good architecture is like a good joke. If you have to explain it, it's not that good.

The client is always right, until they're wrong.

My buildings are like my children. I love them all, but some are more difficult than others.