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Its my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architec

Its my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very material thing. It takes a lot of resources, so why not eliminate what you dont need as long as youre able to achieve the same result? – Helmut Jahn

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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

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A city building, you experience when you walk a suburban building, you experience when you drive. – Helmut Jahn

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