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Helmut Jahn

"German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where they all have work is in China. Anybody can sell himself in China!"

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"German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where they all have work is in China. Anybody can sell himself in China!"

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"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."
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"Every building is a prototype. No two are alike."
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"A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it works. It's not as simple as asking the people in the office whether they like it."
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"Critics are entitled to have an opinion, but how can they judge how comfortable a building is? No critic is smart enough to judge how a building will perform over time."
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