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“I loathe when architects only analyze architecture in intellectual, nonvisual ways. I really love direct response, and that's very pop. I don't want to discuss abstract transparencies with a bunch of kooks.”

Quote by Peter Marino

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Peter Marino is a renowned architect born in 1949. His design works are known for their modernist style and the combination of architecture with art. Marino has extensive experience in the field of architectural design, with his works spread across the globe, including New York, Paris, and Tokyo. more

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