Chinese buildings are like American buildings, with big footprints. People don't care about daylight or fresh air. Helmut Jahn airamericanbig Change image and share on social
I used to buy nice clothes and drive a nice car when I couldn't afford it. But I spent all my money doing it, and now I don't have to. I like nice things. I like to travel in a certain style. I like to live in a nice place. Helmut Jahn affordbuycar share on social
For me, drawing generates thinking and vice versa. Helmut Jahn drawgeneratethink Change image and share on social
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. Helmut Jahn beautychineseexpect Change image and share on social
Working is actually a pleasure. It's just very time-consuming. It's a way of life. I find that I can work when I travel and work when I run. There is nothing like, on a rainy day, to work. Helmut Jahn consumedayfind Change image and share on social
Most architects say: I want to use this type of glass, even if it's too reflective or doesn't let enough light in. However, the use of a certain type of glass might change the comfort level. Helmut Jahn architectchangecomfort Change image and share on social
Success on one project does not necessarily mean success in the next project. You've got to be prepared in everything you do. Helmut Jahn havenecessarilyprepare Change image and share on social
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 buildcollaborationcreate Change image and share on social
We prefer synthetic rather than natural materials. Natural products are almost too valuable. Wood is much harder to produce than metal. And metal is recyclable, while wood isn't. Helmut Jahn hardmaterialmetal Change image and share on social
In Europe, architects consider themselves artists. They think they're special when they win a competition. Helmut Jahn architectartistcompetition Change image and share on social
