A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it works. It's not as simple as asking the people in the office whether they like it. — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
You'd never think of taking a cab if you had to walk a mile down Chicago's Michigan Avenue. But in a bad city you… — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
When I came to America in the '60s, it was the place to be. I wonder if I'd come here today. — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
Creativity has more to do with the elimination of the inessential than with inventing something new. — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
Success on one project does not necessarily mean success in the next project. You've got to be prepared in everything you do. — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
I find if my body feels well and I exercise regularly, I think better, work better and feel better. — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
A good engineer thinks in reverse and asks himself about the stylistic consequences of the components and systems he proposes. — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
The American attitude towards efficiency and execution should always underlie architecture. — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
A city building, you experience when you walk; a suburban building, you experience when you drive. — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
We prefer synthetic rather than natural materials. Natural products are almost too valuable. Wood is much harder to produce than metal. And metal is… — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
Chinese buildings are like American buildings, with big footprints. People don't care about daylight or fresh air. — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
We want our buildings to work like a machine that will create a pleasurable environment. — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
I think the younger generation, the people poised to dominate the workforce, are more socially conscious. They are more demanding in terms of environment… — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
Sometimes I have to accept a job I don't really want. Hardly anybody comes up to you with a commission; it's all competitions these… — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
Working is actually a pleasure. It's just very time-consuming. It's a way of life. I find that I can work when I travel and… — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
I wanted to improve the suburban office building; to create a great urban space in a suburban environment with all that implies about interaction,… — Helmut Jahn Copy Share Image
