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“Architecture is to make us know and remember who we are.”

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Geoffrey Jellicoe

Geoffrey Jellicoe was a British architect known for his modernist style and interdisciplinary practice. His works spanned various fields, including residential, public buildings, and urban planning, and had a profound impact on 20th-century architecture. more

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