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“Architects in planning rooms today have forgotten their faith in natural light. Depending on the touch of a finger to a switch, they are satisfied with static light and forget the endlessly changing qualities of natural light, in which a room is a different room every second of the day.”

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Louis Kahn
Louis Kahn

Louis Kahn, born on February 20, 1901, and died on March 17, 1974, was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century. Known for his unique modernist style and profound philosophical thinking, Kahn's works have had a profound impact on architecture. more

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