From the very childhood, he had passion for mathematics, and art that became prominent through his wonderful creations. His architectural design has earned him several awards and distinctions that include the Wolf Prize in Arts in 2005, the Aga Khan Award for Architecture, and the Pritzker Prize in 2008. The Arab World Institute in Paris, the Dentsu Building in Tokyo and the Torre Agbar in Barcelona are known to be his most significant works. The Dentsu Building in Tokyo is also known as the most sustainable architecture.