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Expressive forms, economical operation
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Expressive forms and a sustainable method of construction are the key features of this new community centre and home of the Chamber of Commerce in the Californian city of Palm Desert. Certified to LEED Gold standard, the 700 m2 building was designed by Narendra Patel as a cavity insulated construction of fair-faced concrete.