Look around at day-to-day life for ideas, and it finds its way into your work. Thom Mayne dayfindidea Change image and share on social
I think my clients would tell you I'm a problem solver. I'm not there to agree with people. I'm there to articulate a point of view. Am I insistent and tenacious? Absolutely. I could not get this work done if I was not. Thom Mayne absolutelyagreearticulate share on social
In architecture, you arrive so late. I look at doctors, lawyers I know, and they're all buying boats and bailing out at 62. My career is just getting started. Thom Mayne architecturearrivebail Change image and share on social
I've been such an outsider my whole life. Thom Mayne havelifeoutsider Change image and share on social
My buildings don't speak in words but by means of their own spaciousness. Thom Mayne buildingmeanspaciousness Change image and share on social
I'm interested in conflict and confrontation. Thom Mayne conflictconfrontationinterest Change image and share on social
I lived in a state of rage from 12 to 20. Until college, I was beyond an outsider. I was a voyeur of life. Thom Mayne collegelifelive Change image and share on social
Architecture is the story of how we see ourselves. It is the architect's job to service everyday life. Thom Mayne architectarchitectureeveryday Change image and share on social
I believe that artistic activities change people. You do effect change. I see architecture as a political, social and cultural act - that is its primary role. Thom Mayne actactivityarchitecture Change image and share on social
I enjoy working with people. I understand that as a necessity. And clearly that's something that develops as you get older. And I've grown into that. Thom Mayne developenjoygrow Change image and share on social