And sometimes I'm criticized. But I thin... by Minoru Yamasaki

Will Reason architect Detroit Structural engineer

And sometimes I'm criticized. But I think that if those who criticize us will look at the reason why the shape is this, well then, I think that they would not object so strenuously.

- Minoru Yamasaki

Other quotes by Minoru Yamasaki

Man

If you look at the buildings, you'll find that one part looks as if it was designed by one man, and you go around and look at another facade and it looks as if it was designed by another man, you see.

- Minoru Yamasaki

Technology Want Will

I want to do very useful buildings and I would like to find a method of producing these buildings through our technology because I think that this is the only way that we will gain wonderful environment easily in the future.

- Minoru Yamasaki

Education First

The Wayne Education Building was the first classroom building that we have done on the Wayne campus.

- Minoru Yamasaki

Economy

I believe that we must understand the economy of the situation.

- Minoru Yamasaki

Architecture

Japanese architecture is very much copied in this country and in Europe.

- Minoru Yamasaki

Humanity Men World

The 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 Yamasaki

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