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The document discusses the Packaged House project (1941-47) designed by Konrad Wachsmann and Walter Gropius, which aimed to address the housing shortage in the US post-World War II through an open, modular construction system. Despite its innovative design and potential for variety, the project ultimately failed to achieve widespread production, highlighting the gap between high expectations and practical outcomes in architecture. The essay critiques the narratives surrounding the project, emphasizing the i

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renatosobralplus2002

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