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Illustration page 2: Richard Meier, 1989

Illustration page 4: South elevation of the Hartford Seminary, 1978–81, Hartford, Connecticut, USA

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Contents

introduction

Smith houseSaltzman housedouglas houseThe AtheneumArp MuseumMuseum for the decorative ArtsGrotta houseThe Getty CenterStadthausMuseum of Contemporary ArtNeugebauer houseJubilee ChurchAra Pacis MuseumSan Jose City hallSouthern California Beach house173/176 Perry StreetBurda Collection Museum165 Charles StreetJesolo lido Villageitalcementi i.laboCT Shenzhen Clubhouse

life and WorkWorld MapBibliography / Credits

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