When I think of some of my earlier work, it really seems a fortunate coincidence that I succeeded. Helmut Jahn More Quotes by Helmut Jahn More Quotes From Helmut Jahn For me, drawing generates thinking and vice versa. Helmut Jahn drawingvicesthinking Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare. Helmut Jahn indirectceilingsuse In Europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they're special when they win a competition. Helmut Jahn artistwinningthinking 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 smartopinionjudging When I came to America in the '60s, it was the place to be. I wonder if I'd come here today. Helmut Jahn wondertodayamerica You'd never think of taking a cab if you had to walk a mile down Chicago's Michigan Avenue. But in a bad city you take a cab just to go around the corner. Helmut Jahn chicagocitiesthinking I wanted to improve the suburban office building; to create a great urban space in a suburban environment with all that implies about interaction, collaboration and creativity. Helmut Jahn creativityspaceoffice The architecture profession has lost a lot of its integrity, especially in the USA. The general architect here has no scruples, no ambitions. Helmut Jahn usaambitionintegrity We want our buildings to work like a machine that will create a pleasurable environment. Helmut Jahn buildingswillenvironmentwork I think there will be a 200-story skyscraper someday. However, it will require a developer who will not think in conventional terms and for whom economic restraints won't apply. Helmut Jahn i-thinkwillthinkeconomic For me, though, the fun is over when I get the job. Helmut Jahn overjobmefun In Europe, they're more demanding, the ones that rent the build ings. Helmut Jahn rentbuildmoreeurope
