Cities are about juxtaposition.

Cities are about juxtaposition. In Florence, classical buildings sit against medieval buildings. It's that contrast we like. In Bordeaux, we built law courts right next door to what is effectively a listed historic building, and that makes it exciting.

I am much more passionate about cities than I am about nations. The competition between cities is more civilised than between nations. There is an understanding there.

Cities depend on a healthy mix of uses and people for their vitality. As a pre-eminent world city, London is a magnet to people from across the globe.

Evil finds itself in the large cities, the small cities, the villages, ... Wherever there is an individual who is willing to respond to that evil, you're going to find it. I don't think there is rhyme nor reason to this.

Architecture is about public space held by buildings.