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The project became a badge of shame for Pei's firm ; he refused to discuss it for many years, and the architects began looking overseas to find commissions.

Cobb worked in Australia and Pei took on jobs in Singapore, Iran, and Kuwait.

Although it was a difficult time for everyone involved, Pei later reflected with patience on the experience.

" Going through this trial toughened us ," he said.

" It helped to cement us as partners ; we did not give up on each other.