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Concrete Furniture

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Designing Concrete: The Creation of Toronto's City Hall and Its Furniture

This chapter explores the architectural design and impacts of Toronto's modern concrete City Hall, focusing on the vision of Finnish architect Vilja Ravel and the challenges faced with public opinions. It highlights the tension between high design ideals and cost concerns, particularly regarding the building's furniture choices.

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