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 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
New York is this cacophony - a collection of radical differences, an agreement of non sequiturs. The diversity and intensity are startling. Thom Mayne agreementcacophonycollection 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
I've always been interested in an architecture of resistance - architecture that has some power over the way we live. Working under adversarial conditions could be seen as a plus because you're offering alternatives. Still, there are situations that make you ask the questions: 'Do I want to be a part of this?' Thom Mayne adversarialalternativearchitecture 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
So I am totally aware that when I defend the autonomy of art I'm going counter to my own development. It's more an instinctive reaction, meant to protect the private aspect of the work, the part I am most interested in and which nowadays is at risk in our culture. Thom Mayne artaspectautonomy share on social
For me the meaning of my work is much more fluid. Thom Mayne fluidmeanwork Change image and share on social
I'm not just influenced by the '60s - it's who I am. I grew up with Allen Ginsberg and Che Guevara. I flirted with various forms of communism when it was way out of style. It was this really strange and creative time in music and culture, and it was fabulous. Thom Mayne 60sallenche share on social
I have a preference for rough architecture, real, inexpensive, unfinished. Thom Mayne architectureinexpensivepreference Change image and share on social