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The unfolding of St Mark's Square was guided by patient attention to latent centers and their enhancement.

Description of the historical process that created the square, emphasizing the role of latent centers.

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Sustainability and Morphogenesis: The Birth of a Living World

(2004) · Alexander, Christopher

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