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Quote by Thom Mayne

“You can't make anything authentic by asking people what they want because they don't know what they want. That's what they're looking at you for.”

Quote by Thom Mayne

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Thom Mayne is a renowned architect known for his unique modernist style and sustainable design philosophy. His works are celebrated worldwide, including the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles and the A+D Museum in New York. Born on January 19, 1944, Mayne's career is marked by innovation and breakthroughs. more

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