So what we have tried to do in our later buildings is to try to be completely consistent, as a painter is consistent or as a sculptor is consistent. Architecture also must be very consistent. – Minoru Yamasaki
We build buildings which are terribly restless. And buildings dont go anywhere. They shouldnt be restless. – Minoru Yamasaki
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
Japanese architecture is very much copied in this country and in Europe. – Minoru Yamasaki
On one level, nothings really changed in my life. I still drive my daughter in the car pool on Monday. But its impossible not to be aware of this rush of attention its impossible not to be seduced by it once youve entered into it, seduced by being unhappy when the attention wanes. – Michael Tolkin