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“It is quite interesting that whilst there are tremendous theories, in the 1960s when IT was born, everybody was supposedly going to their cottage in the countryside to work in a virtual way.”

Quote by Richard Rogers

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Richard Rogers, born on July 23, 1933, is a renowned architect from the United Kingdom. His design philosophy emphasizes sustainability and functionality, and his works are spread across the globe, profoundly influencing modern architecture. more

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