Architect Quote by Helmut Jahn

“In Europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they're special when they win a competition.”

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When I came to America in the '60s, it was the place to be. I wonder if I'd come here today.

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Creativity has more to do with the elimination of the inessential than with inventing something new.

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Success on one project does not necessarily mean success in the next project. You've got to be prepared in everything you do.

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I find if my body feels well and I exercise regularly, I think better, work better and feel better.

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A good engineer thinks in reverse and asks himself about the stylistic consequences of the components and systems he proposes.

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The American attitude towards efficiency and execution should always underlie architecture.

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A city building, you experience when you walk; a suburban building, you experience when you drive.

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We prefer synthetic rather than natural materials. Natural products are almost too valuable. Wood is much harder to produce than metal. And metal is…

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Chinese buildings are like American buildings, with big footprints. People don't care about daylight or fresh air.

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We want our buildings to work like a machine that will create a pleasurable environment.

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I think the younger generation, the people poised to dominate the workforce, are more socially conscious. They are more demanding in terms of environment…

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