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“So we can't go backwards, we can only go where the evolutionary trajectory is taking us and attune our ideas about ourselves and our existence to that course.”

Quote by Thom Mayne

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Thom Mayne is a renowned architect known for his unique modernist style and sustainable design philosophy. His works are celebrated worldwide, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and the A+D Museum in New York. Born on January 19, 1944, Mayne's career is marked by innovation and breakthroughs. more

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