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

Quote by Helmut Jahn

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

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

Critics are entitled to have an opinion, but how can they judge how comfortable a...

Critics are entitled to have an opinion, but how can they judge how comfortable a...

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

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

We prefer synthetic rather than natural materials. Natural products are almost too valuable. Wood is...

We prefer synthetic rather than natural materials. Natural products are almost too valuable. Wood is...

For me, though, the fun is over when I get the job.

For me, though, the fun is over when I get the job.

I think the younger generation, the people poised to dominate the workforce, are more socially...

I think the younger generation, the people poised to dominate the workforce, are more socially...

German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where...

German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where...

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

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

America has always imported history.

America has always imported history.

A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it...

A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it...

I wanted to improve the suburban office building; to create a great urban space in...

I wanted to improve the suburban office building; to create a great urban space in...

Transparency is not the same as looking straight through a building: it's not just a...

Transparency is not the same as looking straight through a building: it's not just a...

Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.

Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.

In Europe, they're more demanding, the ones that rent the build ings.

In Europe, they're more demanding, the ones that rent the build ings.

Every building is a prototype. No two are alike.

Every building is a prototype. No two are alike.

I strive for an architecture from which nothing can be taken away.

I strive for an architecture from which nothing can be taken away.

Most architects say: I want to use this type of glass, even if it's too...

Most architects say: I want to use this type of glass, even if it's too...

You don't know what the Chinese expect in the way of beauty. The presentation is...

You don't know what the Chinese expect in the way of beauty. The presentation is...

I've never looked at a suburban building as being a minor building and an urban...

I've never looked at a suburban building as being a minor building and an urban...

The architecture profession has lost a lot of its integrity, especially in the USA. The...

The architecture profession has lost a lot of its integrity, especially in the USA. The...