Value of architecture - Nic Brunsdon

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Value of architecture - Nic Brunsdon

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Apr 5, 2021

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In this mini episode of Hearing Architecture you're going to be hearing from Nic Brunsdon speaking with EmAGN committee member Jess Beaver about the value of architecture.

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Apr 5, 2021

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Value of architecture - Nic Brunsdon

Value of architecture - Nic Brunsdon

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