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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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You dont 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 dont talk to you. Theres very little interaction. – 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 building has integrity just like a man. And just as seldom. – Ayn Rand

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