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question:what-do-they-look-like-what-should-they-look-like-from-where-should-they-get-their-lookWhat do they look like? What should they look like? From where should they get their 'look'?
Questions about the appropriate style and geometric character of living buildings.
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- Chapter 16: Form Language And StyleintroducesThe chapter argues that creating living structure requires a form language, and proposes that the fifteen structure-preserving transformations can serve as the basis for such a language.
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- Einstein's assertion invoked to explain why BMR preserves accuracy while reducing complexity
- The prompt Alexander uses in visionary interviews to draw out authentic, universal visions from individuals
- Earlier framing question