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“For two years nobody talked about anything other than the name arrangement. There was no fund-raising and no progress being made on construction and design.”

Quote by Michael Arad

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Michael Arad is an American architect of Israeli descent, known for his contributions to public art and architecture. His most famous work is the 9/11 Memorial in New York, which has gained international acclaim for its unique landscape and symbolic significance. more

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