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I Would Prefer Not To

I Would Prefer Not To

Written by: The Architectural League of New York
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 Why does an architect turn down a commission? What could change if we knew? An interview podcast series produced by MIT's Critical Broadcasting Lab sheds light on a necessary but understudied part of architectural practice.The Architectural League of New York Art
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