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Quote by Samuel Mockbee

“The Goal is not to have a warm, dry house, but to have a warm, dry house with a spirit to it.”

Quote by Samuel Mockbee

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Samuel Mockbee was an American architect known for his non-profit architectural projects in Birmingham, Alabama. He dedicated himself to providing sustainable and aesthetically pleasing architectural solutions for low-income communities, and his work has had a profound impact on contemporary architecture and community development. more

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