Archetech Issue 31 2017 | Page 118

ARCHETECH MAGAZINE
Michael Maltzan Architecture
MOODY CENTRE FOR THE
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WORDS: MICHAEL MALTZAN ARCHITECTURE
PHOTOS: NASH BAKER & THOMAS STRUTH
www.mmaltzan.com
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