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Helmut Jahn

The architecture profession has lost a lot of its integrity, especially in the USA. The general architect here has no scruples, no ambitions.

Helmut Jahn

Architecture

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Helmut Jahn is criticizing architects in the USA for lacking moral principles and a strong desire to improve or innovate in their work. He believes this decline in ethics and ambition has damaged the overall quality and reputation of the architecture field.

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