Minoru Yamasaki quotes - page 2

Minoru Yamasaki was an influential American architect, best known for designing the original World Trade Center in New York City. His work is recognized for its elegant use of modernist and ornamental elements. He left a lasting legacy through iconic structures that shaped urban landscapes worldwide. Here are 31 of his quotes:

Japanese architecture is very much copied in this country and in Europe. (Minoru Yamasaki)
Let's talk about the Gas Company because this is my favorite job. View quote
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The view outside was much more important than the exhibits. View quote
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I didn't want to lose the human scale. View quote
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However, India is a democracy and they deeply believe in democracy and we feel that it would not be good to overwhelm them with propaganda. View quote
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So I test all the buildings that I do by asking myself whether this building was possible, could have been built 50 years ago or a hundred years ago. View quote
Minoru Yamasaki

Minoru Yamasaki

Minoru Yamasaki - Image
Photo: Seattle Municipal Archives, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Architect
Born: December 1, 1912
Died: February 6, 1986
Quotes count: 31

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