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- ↑ Koush, Ben. "The Modern Mr. Jones: A Legendary Houston Architect Shares His Tall Building Portfolio" (PDF). Cite: The Architecture + Design Review of Houston. Rice Design Alliance. 72 (Fall 2007). ISSN 8755-0415 . Retrieved July 31, 2014.
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