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What does it mean?
The speaker praises Marilyn Monroe's architecture as extremely good.
In plain terms
Monroe's architecture is excellent.
What can you take from it?
Recognize quality in design regardless of the creator.

Where it applies

  • architectural critique
  • design education

Putting it to work

  • study the work
  • apply its principles

Questions to consider

  • What makes architecture 'extremely good'?
  • How does personal taste affect design evaluation?

Another view

No explanation of why it is good.

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