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"I grew up in Beijing, and there weren't many modern buildings during my childhood. I was influenced ..." — Ma Yansong

I grew up in Beijing, and there weren't many modern buildings during my childhood. I was influenced by traditional culture - the courtyards, the hutongs, the old city, and all the art forms - so, very naturally, I brought this to my practice.
Ma Yansong
Ma Yansong Architect • Chinese
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