precedent analysis: justification

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my building of choice is fountain place, located in the arts district of dallas, texas. it was designed by i.m. pei & partners and completed in 1986. i am drawn to this building because of clean lines and apparent simplicity. it is not the tallest building in the city, yet it demands attention. its seamless construction gives it a sleek look. i also like fountain place as an example of designing from all angles. the view changes depending on where it is viewed from. through my research, i hope to understand more about the design process behind this building and to make connections between the designer's culture, american culture, and the context in dallas at the time. since i.m. pei is chinese, it will be beneficial to understand how fountain place reflects his culture and ours. i.m. pei's other work follows the same trend of being clean cut and intriguing at the same time. the use of all glass adds to that sense of awe and neatness. it also makes the architecture fit into the surroundings. i hope to uncover more information about the context and concept of the building.