Trained in art, architecture, and engineering, Santiago Calatrava is a nice reminder of things past. One of his most recent works, The Cathedral of Christ the Light, will be built in Oakland, hopefully soon.

He was talking about the influence of the ancient Greeks on modern culture--architecture, art, language--and he commented that when we talk about 'important things' we use Greek words. He chose two words to illustrate his point: pragmatism and enthusiasm. I think that probably provides some insight into the values he holds dear.

Link:
http://www.metropolismag.com/html/urbanjournal_0203/calatrava.html
http://www.metropolismag.com/html/content_0601/cal/