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A good engineer thinks in reverse and asks himself about the stylistic consequences of the components and systems he proposes.

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America has always imported history.

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Chinese buildings are like American buildings, with big footprints. People don't care about daylight or fresh air.

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Critics are entitled to have an opinion, but how can they judge how comfortable a building is? No critic is smart enough to judge how a building will perform over time.

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For me, though, the fun is over when I get the job.

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German and English firms operate internationally, while French firms do not. The only place where they all have work is in China. Anybody can sell himself in China!

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Higher ceilings allow the use indirect lighting, which is much healthier and reduces glare.

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I think the younger generation, the people poised to dominate the workforce, are more socially conscious. They are more demanding in terms of environment and how that environment contributes to their life.

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I wanted to improve the suburban office building; to create a great urban space in a suburban environment with all that implies about interaction, collaboration and creativity.

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I've never looked at a suburban building as being a minor building and an urban building as being a major building.

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Biography

Nationality: German

Type: Architect

Born: January 4th, 1940

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