“Light and shadow are the principal agents of expression in architecture.”

— Luis Barragán

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About Luis Barragán

Architect • Mexican

Luis Ramiro Barragán Morfín was a Mexican architect and engineer whose work has profoundly influenced contemporary architecture both visually and conceptually. His buildings are renowned for their minimalist aesthetic,...

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