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"It is a privilege to any community to have Fani as a leader in initiating and activating urban revival and civic projects. Her work is unique as it carries beyond the limitations of a physical plan into the arena of the public spirit."

Dianne Feinstein, US Senator

"The new Civic Center is magnificent. The architect is Fani Hansen who orchestrated the designing of the structure so that it is a testimony to who we are as a people. There is much symbolism used in the design, color and fabrics which are to represent the multicultural community in which we live. Many of the products used to build the Civic Center come from local industry. The fact that the cost of the building is coming in below budget is cause for jubilation. We have indeed been fortunate to have chosen the right architect for such an undertaking. The city fathers are to be congratulated for the stand taken to present this city with a bold new image."

Marti Aiello, letter to the editor, Ledger Dispatch, Pittsburg

"First class leadership which is evident by the results…we are going to be a town to be recognized in the future. I love the design because it respects and honors the tradition of Pittsburg."

Mrs. Nichols, Pittsburg

"Thanks for all your valuable assistance. I'm afraid you've spoiled me about the kind of service I should expect from an architect. Without your great work we would not have such interesting banks. While our world contains many people who think budgets and timetables are important, one does not find many with the attitude and skill combined with the sensitivities of a great artist. The end result of the products you invented and produced for us are exhilarating, timeless and beautiful. Your legacy will be with our company forever."

Raymon L. Hanssen, Executive Vice President, Business Bank of California

"Congratulations and heartfelt thanks for the great work you have done. This has undoubtedly been the most decisive action thus far in our effort to modify the plans for downtown Tiburon. It now seems clear that the development of downtown Tiburon will be an issue in our city council election. So, you can see how important the work has been."

Brewster H. Morris, Co-Chairman Committee for Downtown Plan Review

"Congratulations on your monumental efforts to make this project a success. The building has an openness and warmth about it that I have not seen in a facility designed for its intended use. I wanted to commend you on the amount of effort and time that you have expended on this project. Through the collaboration of the design team, the contractor and subcontractors, the material suppliers, you, acting as construction manager were able to present to the City of Pittsburg "one heck of a facility." You have demonstrated that the team approach does work and that your "hands on" approach seems to have paid off. Again, thank you very much for your efforts."

Gary Ruder, Epic Metals, re. Pittsburg Civic Center

"My congratulations to you on the occasion of the opening of the Women in Architecture exhibit in San Francisco. I am pleased to see your outstanding work acknowledges."

Milton Marks, Senator, 3rd Senatorial District


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