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What makes big cities so magnificent? Is it the crowded
streets and subways? Is it the mixture of big corporations and small businesses?
Is it the Starbucks on every corner? Despite each characteristic’s magnanimous
contribution to the splendor of a city, its true grandeur comes from its unique
and often breath-taking architecture. People are in awe when they look upon
skyscrapers whose stature is so much greater than their own. Many buildings are
admired for their simple, yet wondrous design. Although these buildings are
greatly appreciated by people worldwide, very few know the origins of their
architectural design. Why are so many city buildings covered in glass? Who
decided that the best architectural design was the less ornate one?
In 1919, a small school was established in
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