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Quote by Minoru Yamasaki
We build buildings which are terribly restless. And buildings dont

We build buildings which are terribly restless. And buildings dont go anywhere. They shouldnt be restless. – Minoru Yamasaki

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The World Trade Center is a living symbol of mans dedication to world peace… a representation of mans belief in humanity, his need for individual dignity, his beliefs in the cooperation of men, and, through cooperation, his ability to find greatness. – Minoru Yamasaki

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Peace
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Minoru Yamasaki
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The Wayne Education Building was the first classroom building that we have done on the Wayne campus. – Minoru Yamasaki

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Education
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Minoru Yamasaki
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If you examine this, I think that you will find that its the mechanics of Japanese architecture that have been thought of as the direct influence upon our architecture. – Minoru Yamasaki

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architecture
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What people want, above all, is order. – Stephen Gardiner

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Consider the momentous event in architecture when the wall parted and the column became. – Louis Kahn

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The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid. – Thomas a Kempis

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architecture

When you look at Japanese traditional architecture, you have to look at Japanese culture and its relationship with nature. You can actually live in a harmonious, close contact with nature – this very unique to Japan. – Tadao Ando

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architecture

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