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Otto Wagner and Modern Urban Design

This chapter examines Otto Wagner's impact on modern urban architecture, particularly in Vienna, and his belief in progress over radical change. It contrasts his ideologies with the limitations of the International Style while highlighting the significance of Art Nouveau in shaping luxury and consumption in design.

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