Famous quote by Helmut Jahn

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A building is hard to judge. It takes many years to find out whether it works. Its not as simple as asking the people in
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"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"

- Helmut Jahn

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This quote by Helmut Jahn speaks with the intricacy of evaluating a structure. It is not as simple as asking individuals in the workplace whether they like it, as it takes many years to discover whether it works. This speaks to the importance of considering the long-term effects of a structure, rather than simply its instant appeal. It is very important to think about how the building will operate in time, and how it will be utilized by those who populate it. It is likewise essential to consider the impact the building will have on its environment, and how it will engage with the surrounding location. Eventually, it is very important to consider the building's long-lasting effects, rather than just its instant appeal.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Helmut Jahn somewhere between January 4, 1940 and today. He/she was a famous Architect from Germany. The author also have 29 other quotes.

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