"I'm an architect, and I've designed buildings all over the world. Every time I get a commission in an emerging market, I get excited about the opportunity to draw from the country's heritage, culture, and art. 

But the client never wants it. They all want the same thing: 'modern style, modern style, modern style.' Everything has to be high and glassy. 

It's almost as if everyone wants to hide their differences. It's boring."

"I'm always sad."

"Are there certain thoughts associated with the sadness?"

"No, the sadness is under the thoughts. It's like when you're on a camping trip, and it's really cold, and you put on extra socks, and an extra sweater, but you still can't get warm, because the coldness is in your bones."

"Do you hope to get away from it?"

"Not anymore. I just hope to come to peace with it."

Humans of New York