Quotes by Helmut Jahn

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)

A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it works. Its not as simple as asking the people in the office whether they like it. (Helmut Jahn)

America has always imported history. (Helmut Jahn)

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

Critics are entitled to have an opinion, but how can they judge how comfortable a building is? No critic is smart enough to judge how a building will perform over time. (Helmut Jahn)

Every building is a prototype. No two are alike. (Helmut Jahn)

For me, though, the fun is over when I get the job. (Helmut Jahn)

German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. 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)

I strive for an architecture from which nothing can be taken away. (Helmut Jahn)