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Below: The Mies van der Rohedesigned American Life building.
Opposite page: Mark Wourms
of the Bernheim Arboretum and
Nana Lampton, CEO of the
American Life and Accident Insurance Co., enjoy the building's
2009-installed green roof.
The Grand Design
Why Ludwig Mies van der Rohe is still
the most important architect, arguably,
in Louisville.
By Jon Lee Cope
Photos by Ted Tarquinio
80 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 10.13