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“Nineteenth- and early-twentieth-century exponents of prefabrication were certain it would supplant age-old traditions of individualized design and handcrafted construction. The building art would be revolutionized by freeing designers and construction workers from repetitive tasks, and democratized by making high-style architecture more affordable.”

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Martin Filler, born on September 17, 1948, is a prominent figure in the field of [Unknown Profession/Category]. more

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