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30 Years of Remembrance: Architect Hans E. Butzer reflects on the Oklahoma City National Memorial

Christopher C. Gibbs College of Architecture Dean Hans E. Butzer, FAIA, reflects on his experience as co-designer of the Oklahoma City National Memorial, recounting what it meant to him and his wife and design partner, Torrey Butzer, to be chosen to design the Memorial, the personal and cultural influences that shaped his approach, and the importance of visitor experiences in the design process.