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Buildings must die : a perverse view of architecture / Stephen Cairns, Jane M. Jacobs

This architectural study examines the decay, deterioration, and destruction of buildings to challenge notions of creativity and durability. It utilises case studies of ruins and demolition to rethink the life cycle and design values of the built environment.

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Accession Number: 9471

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