Author: Minoru Yamasaki

Quotes

And I think that the environment is one very strong way to counterbalance the chaotic nature of our life.

And I think that the environment is one very strong way to counterbalance the chaotic nature of our life.

- Minoru Yamasaki

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

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

- Minoru Yamasaki

And I like the idea of change. Because I don't see why we should hang a painting on the wall and then just not think of it anymore because it's there like a piece of furniture.

And I like the idea of change. Because I don't see why we should hang a painting on the wall and then just not think of it anymore because it's there like a piece of furniture.

- Minoru Yamasaki

I have been criticized rather strenuously by painters and sculptors for not incorporating their work in our buildings.

I have been criticized rather strenuously by painters and sculptors for not incorporating their work in our buildings.

- Minoru Yamasaki

If you examine this, I think that you will find that it's the mechanics of Japanese architecture that have been thought of as the direct influence upon our architecture.

If you examine this, I think that you will find that it's the mechanics of Japanese architecture that have been thought of as the direct influence upon our architecture.

- Minoru Yamasaki

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