I'm Driven By Issues, Not Driven To

I'm Terribly Fastidious. I Like Symmetry And Neatness, But My House Is As Chaotic As Any Other Family's.

I'm Driven By Issues, Not Driven To Be Political.

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.

As A Property Developer, I Learned A Long Time Ago To Choose Your Battles Wisely And That, Unfortunately, Compromise Is A Given.

The Greatest Architectural Illusion Is Not Baroque Fancy Or Victorian Flamboyant, But Minimalism.