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“You say to a brick, 'What do you want, brick?' And brick says to you, 'I like an arch.' And you say to brick, 'Look, I want one, too, but arches are expensive and I can use a concrete lintel.' And then you say: 'What do you think of that, brick?' Brick says: 'I like an arch.'”

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Louis Kahn

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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