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Thomas Jefferson -

The third president of the United States, one of America's Founding Fathers played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's early history.

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Jeffersonian architecture -

Thomas Jefferson was also a self-taught architect, who started a new style. He left a lasting impact on American architecture, especially with the design of Monticello.

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Brad Pitt -

Brad Pitt is not an architect, but he has collaborated with famous architects on his philanthropic project Make it Right Foundation.

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Courtney Cox -

Courtney Cox briefly studied architecture at Mount Vernon College in Washington, D.C., before launching her modeling career in New York City.

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Pink Floyd -

Three of Pink Floyd´s founders—Roger Waters, Nick Mason, and Richard Wright—actually met at Regent Street Polytechnic (now the University of Westminster) in London while studying architecture.

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Pink Floyd -

Their architectural backgrounds left a lasting imprint on Pink Floyd's iconic stage sets, marked by grandeur and innovation.

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Roger Waters -

The Pink Floyd co-founder pursued architectural studies at the University of Westminster. But he was dismissed after two years due to a lack of interest in building design history.

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Ice Cube -

Ice Cube remains a powerful force in both music and film. But that's not all.

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Ice Cube -

He pursued architectural drafting at the Phoenix Institute of Technology, and earned a diploma in draughtsmanship before launching his music career.

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Samuel L. Jackson -

This iconic actor, known for his powerful screen presence and iconic tone, has an added layer of art to his resume.

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Samuel L. Jackson -

He initially studied architecture at Morehouse College before switching to drama, eventually earning his degree in acting in 1972.

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"Weird Al" Yankovic -

The king of musical parody, known for the quirky creativity of his tunes, is in fact an architect.

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"Weird Al" Yankovic -

Born Alfred Matthew Yankovic, he studied at California Polytechnic State University, in San Luis Obispo, where he earned his famous nickname "Weird Al."

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James Stewart -

Actor James Stewart studied architecture at Princeton University before finding his calling in the world of film.

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James Stewart -

He never pursued graduate studies in architecture, so he ended up peeking at other people's buildings on film, like here in Alfred Hitchcock's 'Rear Window' (1954).

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Aishwarya Rai -

She won the Miss World Pageant for India in 1994 and is a celebrated film star. But she also has a degree in architecture!

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Aishwarya Rai -

Aishwarya Rai worked as a model to finance her studies at Rachana Sansad's Academy of Architecture in Mumbai.

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Queen Noor of Jordan -

Jordan's Queen Consort and the late King Hussein's widow, Queen Noor studied architecture and urban planning at Princeton University, joining the first co-educational class in 1969.

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Queen Noor of Jordan -

She began her career as an architect in Australia, then joined the British firm Llewelyn-Davies Weeks to work on a masterplan for Tehran. Later, she moved to Jordan, where she married and became queen.

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Seal -

The well-known singer studied architecture in London, receiving an associate degree after two years, before shifting to a career in music while working at various architecture firms.

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Virgil Abloh -

The late trailblazing figure in fashion and design left an indelible mark through his innovative and influential work.

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Virgil Abloh -

With civil engineering and architecture degrees, the Off-White designer created a brand to explore architecture, stating, "We can use our architectural brain and do many things, not just what we're supposed to do."

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Tom Ford -

Tom Ford briefly attended New York University before transferring to Parsons School of Design, where he earned his degree in interior architecture in 1986.

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David Byrne -

The lead singer for the Talking Heads has a very distinct visual approach to his style, largely influenced by architecture.

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David Byrne -

He holds a degree in architecture from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), which has deeply influenced his creative endeavors.

Sources: (ArchDaily)

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