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What about color given those nuances you describe
are so important and that every element plays its part?
We ask those questions and seek out specific
performance criteria about the slightest shifts of
color, reflectivity, hue or embodied colour that are
connected to the type and manufacture of glass. All of
those qualities are very specific and have to support
the effect and performance we are looking for.
What is your view on the use of local versus
imported materials such as glass?
I certainly believe in making the most of whatever
power an architect has in supporting companies such
as Viridian who research, develop and manufacture
locally. We will support them and always work with them
because apart from anything else it’s critical that we get
behind local manufacturing industry. In addition our
experience with the product has been first-rate.
Your work is emphatic but never dogmatic.
I think we are very emphatic and what you’ve said
is something I’m really pleased with. There is usually
a reason why architects are dogmatic. Dogma in
any area