Helmut Jahn
Helmut Jahn
Helmut Jahnis a German-American architect, well known for designs such as the US$800 million Sony Center on the Potsdamer Platz, Berlin, the Messeturm in Frankfurt and the One Liberty Place, formerly the tallest building in Philadelphia, and Suvarnabhumi Airport, an international airport in Bangkok, Thailand...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionArchitect
Date of Birth4 January 1940
CountryGermany
machine work
We want our buildings to work like a machine that will create a pleasurable environment.
simple years judging
A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it works. It's not as simple as asking the people in the office whether they like it.
distance unique creating
We are creating a unique experience. It's starts with how you see the building from a distance.
woods recycling natural
We prefer synthetic rather than natural materials. Natural products are almost too valuable. Wood is much harder to produce than metal. And metal is recyclable, while wood isn't.
use ceilings indirect
Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.
urban building minors
I've never looked at a suburban building as being a minor building and an urban building as being a major building.
endeavor takes totally work
When I work, I work very hard. When I don't work, I have to do something where my endeavor can totally take me off what I do professionally, like sailing. It takes all your attention.