2. These buildings were created for a utilitarian purpose. Which of the following (7 point) changes would not be practical to enhance the purpose of the building?
O building a handicap accessible ramp leading to the front door
O adding additional windows to each apartment building
O attaching movie screens on the side of each building to entertain people as they drive
O having telephones in the lobby in order to call residents
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Writing: article there are always new structures being erected. one new project is china’s central television building located in beijing, china. the odd-shaped skyscraper designed by dutch architect rem koolhaas is expected to cost nearly $800 million. there are mixed feelings about the structure, most of which are about its shape and size in the middle of the city. you will conduct research about one new construction of your choice. search through local newspapers or online architecture periodicals and select one new building to explore. write an essay addressing the following prompts: • location of new building • purpose and proposed function of new building • cost of construction • architect who designed building • materials used to construct building • reaction by others • expected completion date • include an image or link to an image of structure