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“My advice to whoever asks me how to make a home is to not have anything, just a few shelves for books, some pillows to sit on. And then, to take a stand against the ephemeral, against passing trends... and to return to lasting values.”

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Gae Aulenti was an Italian architect renowned for her influence in the field of architecture and design in the second half of the 20th century. Her works include the La Triennale design museum in Milan and the cultural spaces of the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Aulenti is celebrated for her innovative design philosophy and understanding of modern architecture. more

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