In Europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they’re special when they — Helmut Jahn
A good engineer thinks in reverse and asks himself about the stylistic consequences of the components and systems he proposes. — Helmut Jahn
Chinese buildings are like american buildings, with big footprints. People don’t care about daylight or fresh air. — Helmut Jahn
Creativity has more to do with the elimination of the inessential than with inventing something new. — Helmut Jahn
Critics are entitled to have an opinion, but how can they judge how comfortable a building is? — Helmut Jahn
The only place where they all have work is in china. Anybody can sell himself in china! — Helmut Jahn
Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare. — Helmut Jahn
They are more demanding in terms of environment and how that environment contributes to their life. — Helmut Jahn
I’ve never looked at a suburban building as being a minor building and an urban building as being a major building. — Helmut Jahn
In europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they’re special when they win a competition. — Helmut Jahn
It takes a lot of resources, so why not eliminate what you don’t need as long as you’re able to achieve the same result? — Helmut Jahn
The american attitude towards efficiency and execution should always underlie architecture. — Helmut Jahn
Transparency is not the same as looking straight through a building: it’s not just a physical idea — Helmut Jahn
We are creating a unique experience. It’s starts with how you see the building from a distance. — Helmut Jahn