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One of America's strengths has always been its openness to the new: both new ideas and new people.

I see my buildings as pieces of cities, and in my designs I try to make them into responsible and contributing citizens.

From Cesar Pelli

When I finished high school, I was 16, and in Argentina you have to choose a career right after high school. There is no such thing as a liberal arts education.

From Cesar Pelli

When I started designing in school, I discovered that I had a knack for it. I fell completely in love with architecture, and I remain in love with it.

From Cesar Pelli

I would have loved to be the designer of the Capitol of the United States. I would love to do some important major public building.

From Cesar Pelli

I always look forward to the next project. That is one of the wonderful things about architecture - you always can hope for another project to design.

From Cesar Pelli

The World Trade Center was for me not only out of scale vertically, but it was also out of scale in plan. It occupied several blocks that were all massed together.

From Cesar Pelli

There may be some changes in building codes, but I don't see any stylistic departure that you'll be able to attribute to Sept. 11.

From Cesar Pelli

I realize that having a style would be very beneficial for my practice from a marketing standpoint, but I can't do it. I believe my responsibilities as an architect are to design the most appropriate building for the place. Each place has a distinct culture and function, which for me requires an appropriate answer.

From Cesar Pelli

I've always loved three-sided patios. Courtyard plans are very common, but it's rare that it has one side open.

From Cesar Pelli

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