It's my goal to make a building as immaterial as possible. Architecture is a very material thing. It takes a lot of resources, so why not eliminate what you don't need as long as you're able to achieve the same result?
Helmut JahnCreativity has more to do with the elimination of the inessential than with inventing something new.
Helmut JahnI find if my body feels well and I exercise regularly, I think better, work better and feel better.
Helmut JahnHigher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.
Helmut Jahn