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Explore our hand-picked selection of 29 inspiring quotes by Helmut Jahn.

About Helmut Jahn

  • Born: January 4, 1940
  • Occupation: Architect
    • When i came to america in the '60s, it was the place to be. i wonder if i'd come here today.
    America Today Wonder
    In europe, architects consider themselves artists. they think they're special when they win a competition.
    Artist Winning Thinking
    The american attitude towards efficiency and execution should always underlie architecture.
    Attitude Fuel Efficiency Execution
    Chinese buildings are like american buildings, with big footprints. people don't care about daylight or fresh air.
    Air People Chinese
    Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.
    Ceilings Use Indirect
    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!
    China Firm Sells
    When i think of some of my earlier work, it really seems a fortunate coincidence that i succeeded.
    Thinking Coincidence Working It
    You don't know what the chinese expect in the way of beauty. the presentation is just a farce. you come into a room filled with 50 people and they don't talk to you. there's very little interaction.
    People Chinese Farce
    I've never looked at a suburban building as being a minor building and an urban building as being a major building.
    Urban Building Minors
    I find if my body feels well and i exercise regularly, i think better, work better and feel better.
    Exercise Feel Better Thinking
    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 days.
    Jobs Competition Up To You
    We are creating a unique experience. it's starts with how you see the building from a distance.
    Distance Unique Creating
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