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“In the creation of a garden, the architect invites the partnership of the Kingdom of Nature. In a beautiful garden the majesty of nature is ever present, but it is nature reduced to human proportions and thus transformed into the most efficient haven against the aggressiveness of contemporary life.”

Quote by Luis Barragan

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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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