“Contemporary architects tend to impose modernity on something. There is a certain concern for history but it’s not very deep. I understand that time has changed, we have evolved. But I don’t want to forget the beginning. A lasting architecture has to have roots.”
Quote by I. M. Pei
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I. M. Pei
I. M. Pei, born on April 26, 1917 in Jiangsu Province, China, is a renowned Chinese-American architect. His design style is characterized by simplicity and modernity, emphasizing the harmony between space and nature. Pei's works are scattered around the world, with some of his most famous projects including the East Building of the National Gallery of Art in the United States and the Bank of China Tower in Hong Kong. His architectural works not only embody the essence of Eastern philosophy but also integrate the concepts of modern Western architecture. more
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