And he wants to open 90% of the surrounding rivers, harbours and bays for recreation by reducing water pollution and preserving natural spaces.

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Wright's Prairie Homes contrasted the grand edifices of the Chicago School with their modest low-slung horizon lines, flat roofs, overhanging eaves, unadorned open spaces and natural materials that mirrored the Midwestern landscape.

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The well-photographed vaulted galleries of the Kimbell have a serenity of form while allowing the drama of natural light to penetrate the spaces.

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The distinction between what is contained and what does the containing can dissolve here, as the visitor encounters the moving image everywhere in a natural, casual way, integrated seamlessly into the spaces.

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Living and sleeping spaces circumnavigate the circular plan to provide copious natural lighting.

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If spaces designated for casual interaction are visually isolated or not along natural circulation patterns then it is difficult to casually use them.

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