“The first principle of architectural beauty is that the essential lines of a construction be determined by a perfect appropriateness to its use.”

— Cass Gilbert

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About Cass Gilbert

Architect • American

Cass Gilbert was a pioneering American architect whose work significantly shaped the skylines of major cities. He is most celebrated for designing iconic structures such as the Woolworth Building in New York City, once...

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