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“I believe that all centers that appear in space - whether they originate in biology, in physical forces, in pure geometry, in color - are alike simply in that they all animate space. It is this animated space that has its functional effect upon the world, that determines the way things work, that governs the presence of harmony and life.”

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Christopher Alexander

Christopher Alexander, born on October 4, 1936, is a renowned architect whose design philosophy emphasizes the integrity and harmony of human living environments, having a profound impact on modern architectural design. more

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