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Hear Peter Eisenman tell how the barrel cactus inspired the University of Phoenix Stadium design

Hear Peter Eisenman tell how the barrel cactus inspired the University of Phoenix Stadium design

Architect Peter Eisenman discussing his inspiration for the University of Phoenix Stadium; from the documentary Peter Eisenman: University of Phoenix Stadium for the Arizona Cardinals (2008).
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