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Apr 2025
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#444 - Morris Adjmi, Founder and Princip...

David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet
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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Morris Adjmi, founder and principal of Morris Adjmi Architects. The three discussed Morris's childhood, architecture education and experiences; modern & historical architecture expressions; early career and working with Aldo Rossi; the Scholastic Building; Morris Adjmi office founding & operations; analog vs digital in architecture; and more.

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