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

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

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

We build buildings which are terribly restless. And buildings don't go anywhere. They shouldn't be restless.

- Minoru Yamasaki

In other words, each piece of the building must look as though it was designed for that particular building.

- Minoru Yamasaki

And a building must be like a human being. It must have a wholeness about it, something that is very important.

- 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 exciting buildings are fine periodically.

- Minoru Yamasaki

The purpose of architecture is to create an atmosphere in which man can live, work, and enjoy.

- Minoru Yamasaki