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“I would never live in anything I design. Life and art are different. My life is very precious to me - my art is precious to me. I love designing things for other people, but I don't like designing things for myself.”

Quote by Peter Eisenman

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Peter Eisenman, born on August 11, 1932, is a renowned architect known for his emphasis on structure, space, and form in his designs, which have had a profound impact on modern architecture. more

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