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Optical immersion

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The architecture of the building includes design, volume and light but the most important thing that is ignored is the color of the building. The modern architects lay a lot of stress on the color of the building, and this difference in the old and new building is clearly evident as the old buildings are generally white, creme or gray whilst the new buildings have vibrant, more attractive colors.

United States, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Management dynamics, Usage, Forecasts and trends, Practice, Architects, Market trend/market analysis, Comparative analysis, Architecture, Modern, Modern architecture, Color in design, Design color, Design colour

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Field of dreams

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Chicago confirms its reputation as America's architectural capital with Millennium Park, a constellation of urban pleasures that is packed into a once forlorn corner of the city. The gleaming centerpiece of the Millennium Park is Frank Gehry's Jay Pritzker Pavilion, which is an open-air band shell.

Illinois, Land, mineral, wildlife conservation, Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions, National Parks, Design and construction, Works, National parks and reserves, Gehry, Frank

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Food at the White House takes on an American accent

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The Clinton administration has decided that American food would replace the previous French cuisine served at official dinners. This move reflects the two centuries of competition between French and American influences in the White House kitchen.

Social aspects, Political aspects, Food, White House

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