"London changes because of money. It's real estate. If they can build some offices or expensive apartments they will, it's money that changes everything in a city."

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Insight & Reflection

This reflection on architecture by David Bailey resonates across generations. It highlights a fundamental truth about human nature: our continuous search for meaning in architecture is what ultimately defines our character and our path forward.

About David Bailey

David Royston Bailey is an English photographer and director, most known for his fashion photography and portraiture, and role in shaping the image of the Swinging Sixties. Bailey has also directed several television commercials and documentaries.

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