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“We're moving from a generation who gave little thought as to the built environment and accepted housing that was neither pleasant to look at, nor to live in or around, to a new century where there's a real desire for housing that's affordable, flexible, and places community at the heart of its thinking. For architects and the public it's an enticing prospect.”

Quote by Will Gompertz

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Will Gompertz is a seasoned editor with a rich experience in the fields of art and media. Born on August 25, 1965, he has held editorial positions in several prominent art magazines. more

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