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“Tension is an interesting quality - and architecture must have it. There should be elements of the inexplicable, the mysterious, and the poetic in something that is perfectly rational.”

Quote by Annabelle Selldorf

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Annabelle Selldorf

Annabelle Selldorf is a renowned architect, born in 1960. Her design works are known for their simplicity, modernity, and functionality, earning her high praise in the industry. more

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