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suburban shopping centers. The initial project was ultimately prevented from moving forward because the
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Stubbins vice-chairman, Belluschi treasurer, and Bogner and Koch deputy administrators. In May they signed a contract with
Stevens. The group would be remunerated for operating expenses but would not be paid for the design. However, the contract stipulated that if the project proceeded, they would be retained as its architects.
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