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Quote by Reyner Banham

“In a landscape where nothing officially exists (otherwise it would not be 'desert'), absolutely anything becomes thinkable, and may consequently happen.”

Quote by Reyner Banham

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Reyner Banham was a British architectural critic and writer, renowned for his critical analysis of modernist architecture and urban design. His work covered a wide range of building types from residential to commercial, and he was praised for his unique perspective and sense of humor. more

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