I’ve always loved three-sided patios. Courtyard plans are very common, but it’s rare that it has one side open. Cesar Pelli Read Quote
I realize that having a style would be very beneficial for my practice from a marketing standpoint, but I can’t do it. I believe my responsibilities as an architect are to design the most appropriate building for the place. Each place has a distinct culture and function, which for me requires an appropriate answer. Cesar Pelli Read Quote
There may be some changes in building codes, but I don’t see any stylistic departure that you’ll be able to attribute to Sept. 11. Cesar Pelli Read Quote
When I started designing in school, I discovered that I had a knack for it. I fell completely in love with architecture, and I remain in love with it. Cesar Pelli Read Quote
When I finished high school, I was 16, and in Argentina you have to choose a career right after high school. There is no such thing as a liberal arts education. Cesar Pelli Read Quote
I always look forward to the next project. That is one of the wonderful things about architecture – you always can hope for another project to design. Cesar Pelli Read Quote
I see my buildings as pieces of cities, and in my designs I try to make them into responsible and contributing citizens. Cesar Pelli Read Quote
I needed to understand the spirit of a tall building, what makes it important, what should I try to achieve in a tall building. It became a very interesting problem, something that I like very much. Cesar Pelli Read Quote
People get very excited about very high elements. That’s why Mount Everest is so important – it’s not the most difficult mountain, but it’s the most famous because it’s the tallest. Cesar Pelli Read Quote
Architecture adds dimensions to my life that would be impossible to acquire if I retired. The beautiful thing about architecture is that every project is brand new. I am forced to renew myself with every project. Isn’t that wonderful? Cesar Pelli Read Quote
