Quotes by : I.M. Pei

Let's do it right. This is for the ages.

At the beginning, I thought the best Islamic work was in Spain - the mosque in Cordoba, the Alhambra....

I want to bring out the best in a community and contribute something of permanent value.

Success is a collection of problems solved.

Contemporary architects tend to impose modernity on something. There is a certain concern for history....

You cannot defend your design without knowing what you're designing for.

Stop worrying about missed opportunities and start looking for new ones.

I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity.....

Be the best, not necessarily the original.

Life is architecture and architecture is the mirror of life.