Because, if we understand how a building is to be produced and we find a way that it can be more simply produced, then obviously we are contributing to building better buildings more easily.
We build buildings which are terribly restless. And buildings don't go anywhere. They shouldn't be restless. - Minoru Yamasaki
We build buildings which are terribly restless. And buildings don't go anywhere. They shouldn't be restless.
- Minoru Yamasaki
And I feel that we in our society should not be held by any such myth; that we should do everything we can to gain a delight and joy in our society w… - Minoru Yamasaki
And I feel that we in our society should not be held by any such myth; that we should do everything we can to gain a delight and joy in our society w…
But now I know that it is very important that all buildings should be consistent, that this is the quality of the Gothic cathedral, for instance, tha… - Minoru Yamasaki
But now I know that it is very important that all buildings should be consistent, that this is the quality of the Gothic cathedral, for instance, tha…
In other words, each piece of the building must look as though it was designed for that particular building. - Minoru Yamasaki
In other words, each piece of the building must look as though it was designed for that particular building.
The World Trade Center is a living symbol of man's dedication to world peace... a representation of man's belief in humanity, his need for individual… - Minoru Yamasaki
The World Trade Center is a living symbol of man's dedication to world peace... a representation of man's belief in humanity, his need for individual…
And sometimes I'm criticized. But I think that if those who criticize us will look at the reason why the shape is this, well then, I think that they … - Minoru Yamasaki
And sometimes I'm criticized. But I think that if those who criticize us will look at the reason why the shape is this, well then, I think that they …
And exciting buildings are fine periodically. - Minoru Yamasaki
And exciting buildings are fine periodically.
The purpose of architecture is to create an atmosphere in which man can live, work, and enjoy. - Minoru Yamasaki
The purpose of architecture is to create an atmosphere in which man can live, work, and enjoy.
And a building must be like a human being. It must have a wholeness about it, something that is very important. - Minoru Yamasaki
And a building must be like a human being. It must have a wholeness about it, something that is very important.
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