"If God drives a car, He'd drive a 1973 Ford LTD Brougham sedan with a claret-colored vinyl roof, with oxblood leather upholstery and an opera window."

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Insight & Reflection

This reflection on architecture by Doug Coupland resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in architecture is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

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