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“The Art of Seeing. It is essential to an architect to know how to see: I mean, to see in such a way that the vision is not overpowered by rational analysis.”

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Luis Barragan
Luis Barragan

Luis Barragán, born on March 9, 1902 and died on November 22, 1988, was a prominent Mexican architect. Known for his unique style and masterful use of light and shadow, his works have had a profound impact on modern architecture in Mexico. more

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