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“I believe that architecture is a pragmatic art. To become art it must be built on a foundation of necessity.”

Quote by I. M. Pei

Book:The Pritzker Architecture Prize, 1983: Presented to Ieoh Ming Pei

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The Pritzker Architecture Prize, 1983: Presented to Ieoh Ming Pei

The book includes an essay on Pei's architectural achievements, photographs of his projects, and information about the prize's selection process. more

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I. M. Pei, born on April 26, 1917 in Jiangsu Province, China, is a renowned Chinese-American architect. His design style is characterized by simplicity and modernity, emphasizing the harmony between space and nature. Pei's works are scattered around the world, with some of his most famous projects including the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in the United States and the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong. His architectural works not only embody the essence of Eastern philosophy but also integrate the concepts of modern Western architecture. more

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