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Reinier de Graaf (L), author of architect, verb.: The New Language of Building (front cover, R) | architect, verb by Reinier de Graaf | STIRworld — Reinier de Graaf (L), author of architect, verb.: The New Language of Building (front cover, R) Image: Adrienne Norman; Courtesy of Verso

Reinier de Graaf (L), author of architect, verb.: The New Language of Building (front cover, R) | architect, verb by Reinier de Graaf | STIRworld — Reinier de Graaf (L), author of architect, verb.: The New Language of Building (front cover, R) Image: Adrienne Norman; Courtesy of Verso

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OMA partner Reinier de Graaf expounds on how an architect is a verb (or not?)

De Graaf discusses his satirical yet wholly contemplative book, architect, verb: The New Language of Building, tracing the history of the terms dominating architecture discourse today.

by Jincy IypePublished on : May 17, 2023

Carpenters Workshop Gallery launches Ladbroke Hall with two solo exhibitions

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Richard Hassell: “How do we domesticate a high-rise building?”

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Horizon Neighbourhood: an architectural expression of community building

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Manchester Museum's South Asia Gallery gives a voice to diasporic art

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Art Basel Hong Kong returns, sets stage for creativity, diversity, and innovation

Art Basel Hong Kong returns, sets stage for creativity, diversity, and innovation Mar 21, 2023
by STIRworld Mar 21, 2023

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