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...of the first buildings in Australia to use coloured polychrome terracotta in its façade which features a fine relief of birds, flowers, leaves and typi ...to richly ornamented detail. Glazed terra-cotta played a significant role in [[architectural style]]s such as the [[Chicago school (architecture)|Chicag

...standing of the performance and limits of the various types of metals used in buildings. ...e frequently constructed of lead, until its health hazards were publicized in the late 19th century.

...less steel to suit the environment to which the material will be subjected in its lifetime. Stainless steel is used where both the properties of steel an ...development of stainless steel.<ref name="NYT">{{cite journal|journal=New York Times|title=A non-rusting steel|date=31 January 1915}}</ref>]]

[[Image:Red Cube.jpg|thumb|Detail of Noguchi's [[Red Cube]] in front of the building.]] ...nancial District (Manhattan)|financial district]]. The building, completed in 1967, is 688&nbsp;ft (209.7 m) tall and is known for the distinctive sculpt

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