March 7, 2001

Stepping out of the box

The politics of adding to an existing building can be sensitive.

Should the addition blend with the old, form a mute backdrop, play a supporting role or make an entirely new statement?

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Previous columns:

• Project of the Month: Callison stitches a new base onto Space Needle, 02-07-2001
• DJC Project of the Month: Mithun's westward movement, 01-03-2001
• Project of the Month: Research heaven at Harborview, 12-06-2000
• Project of the Month: Setting the scene for serious entertainment, 11-01-2000
• Project of the Month: Fun follows function, 10-04-2000
• AIA Project of the Month: Mixing in the middle, 09-06-2000
• Project of the Month: A heart of blue, 08-02-2000
• One foot in the sky, 06-07-2000