Thom Mayne

For me the meaning of my work is much more fluid.

But I absolutely believe that architecture is a social activity that has to do with some sort of communication or places of interaction, and that to change the environment is to change behaviour.

Architecture is the story of how we see ourselves. It is the architect's job to service everyday life.

Despite being bailed out - in some cases repeatedly - by the public purse, the automakers have shown little public spirit.

We have to base architecture on the environment.