Tribute: Thierry Despont (1948–2023)
“My practice is devoted to the design of houses, not shelters or ‘machines for living,’” wrote the late architect who designed residences for numerous high-profile clients including Calvin Klein, Mickey Drexler, and Bill and Melinda Gates.
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“My practice is devoted to the design of houses, not shelters or ‘machines for living,’” wrote the late architect who designed residences for numerous high-profile clients including Calvin Klein, Mickey Drexler, and Bill and Melinda Gates.