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January 28, 2010
Local team helps build Hong Kong mansion
To do its job, Kingston-based JB Concrete loaded an ocean container with tools, equipment and 2.5 tons of powdered color pigment.
By SAM BENNETT
Special to the Journal
The design team for the 14,000-square-foot home was led by Seattle architect Jim Olson.
When Jon Brenton accepted architect Scott Allen's offer to do a project in China, he figured a change of pace wouldn't be a bad thing.
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