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Richard Meier

Rome has not seen a modern building in more than half a century. It is a city frozen in time.

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Richard Meier is saying that Rome has not had any new architectural styles or contemporary buildings for over fifty years. This lack of modern construction makes the city feel as if it has stayed the same without change or development.

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