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Architecture is a testament to the human imagination and sense of possibility.<\/strong> Living through momentous times can prompt many of us to think in a big-picture way about humanity\u2019s achievements, what we have overcome, and our innate desire to leave a legacy for future generations. Architecture produced by civilizations since the beginning of recorded history (and, some would argue, even earlier<\/a> than that) taps into the human desire to create something beautiful, meaningful and functional, expressing the values of a society.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Architecture is a testament to the human imagination and sense of possibility. Living through momentous times can prompt many of us to think in a big-picture way about humanity\u2019s achievements, what we have overcome, and our innate desire to leave a legacy for future generations. 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