Holl remarked, "It is a great honor to design the extension to the Kennedy Center, a 'Living Memorial."

霍尔先生评论道，“设计肯尼迪中心的增建部分是我的荣幸，它是一个‘活的纪念碑’。”

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But Holl is adamant this is no 21st Century Forbidden City.

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Occasionally, too, an individual comes along to commission an important work of art or architecture like Planar House designed by the Stephen Holl (who is, however, already a name in architecture, thus less an investment risk).

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Furthermore, Holl rejects assertions that this is "fortress architecture" designed to keep all but the very rich out.

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