Architecture's New Hope?
6 March 2003 - 5:00am
Will Daniel Libeskind's success rebuild the reputation of the architectural profession?
"This new building will help to ensure that Daniel Libeskind becomes one of the legends of architecture, regarded in this century as Le Corbusier was in the last...As well as making skylines more exciting, however, Libeskind's greatest achievement has been to rebuild the public image of the architect...Culture's new architect-superstar has the personality and charisma to become one of the rare members of his profession to be loved."
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The Guardian Unlimited, March 1, 2003
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