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“Design is not making beauty, beauty emerges from selection, affinities, integration, love.”

Quote by Louis Kahn

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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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