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“I think the biggest problem with 'industrial' architecture is that it's lost its sense of humanity. Minimalist stuff drains all the humanity out of it. That idea works great for the money thing, but it doesn't work great for the feeling thing.”

Quote by Frank Gehry

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Frank Gehry, born on February 28, 1929, is a renowned architect from Canada. Known for his unique architectural style characterized by irregular, flowing lines and curves, Gehry is hailed as an innovator in the modern architectural world. His works are scattered across the globe, including the United States, Europe, and Asia, with some of his most famous projects being the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles. more

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