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A monthly contest from the editors of RECORD asks you to guess the architect for a work of historical importance.

Clue: Designed by a future recipient of the Pritzker Prize, for himself and his family, this brick-and-concrete house exemplified the humble and humane mode of Modernism for which its architect would later become famous. Located in a large South Asian city, it was designed with climate in mind: extensive shading, cavity walls, and careful orientation ensure it remains comfortable throughout the day. Its architect, who continued to reside in it until his death, named it for his wife.

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Last month's answer: The Mauna Kea Beach Hotel was designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and was completed in 1965. Set against the base of the tallest mountain on Hawaii’s Big Island, the hotel seamlessly links indoor and outdoor spaces, offering visitors a singularly luxurious experience of the famed Kauna‘oa Bay.

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