We build buildings which are terribly restless. And buildings don't go anywhere. They shouldn't be restless.
Minoru YamasakiThe 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 dignity, his beliefs in the cooperation of men, and, through cooperation, his ability to find greatness.
Minoru YamasakiAnd a building must be like a human being. It must have a wholeness about it, something that is very important.
Minoru YamasakiIf 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