Thomas Heatherwick quotes

I have a strong sense that every project is an invention, which is not a word I hear being used in architecture courses. (Thomas Heatherwick)

Clearly I've got an ego.

Thomas Heatherwick

I am finally getting the chance to build large structures and break preconceptions that my designs are just sculptures for people to be in. But my work always comes down to the human scale.

Thomas Heatherwick

I'm wary of the word 'inventing,' because in the British psyche the word 'inventor' is immediately linked with 'mad'. For me, inventing is problem-solving.

Thomas Heatherwick

I don't feel I'm trying to make art. I'm trying to make interesting things. People can relate to that.

Thomas Heatherwick

At the root of everything I do is a fascination with ideas – what ideas are for, what jobs they do.

Thomas Heatherwick