"The trouble with most architecture is that you can't get far enough away from it to take it all in at once."

Addison Mizner (1872 - 1933)
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About Addison Mizner

Addison Mizner (1872-1933) was an American architect and resort developer known for his role in defining the Palm Beach, Florida, architectural style. He was born in Benicia, California, and later moved to New York to work in a few failed business ventures before turning to architecture. Mizner's eclectic style combined Mediterranean, Spanish, and Moorish influences, resulting in luxurious and whimsical designs that became popular among the wealthy elite of the time.

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