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

Quote by Helmut Jahn

Topics: Competition Quotes

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...

It's my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very...

It's my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very...

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...

Every building is a prototype. No two are alike.

Every building is a prototype. No two are alike.

We are creating a unique experience. It's starts with how you see the building from...

We are creating a unique experience. It's starts with how you see the building from...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

Sometimes I have to accept a job I don't really want. Hardly anybody comes up...

Sometimes I have to accept a job I don't really want. Hardly anybody comes up...

When I came to America in the '60s, it was the place to be. I...

When I came to America in the '60s, it was the place to be. I...

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

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

When I think of some of my earlier work, it really seems a fortunate coincidence...

When I think of some of my earlier work, it really seems a fortunate coincidence...

You'd never think of taking a cab if you had to walk a mile down...

You'd never think of taking a cab if you had to walk a mile down...

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...

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

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

America has always imported history.

America has always imported history.