House of Transparency: Damon Leverett, Senior Lecturer in Architecture

Aug. 6, 2020
Who
Damon Leverett, Senior Lecturer in Architecture
What
Faculty Work | Exhibition, Meeting and Contemplation Space
When
1997
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House of Transparency

The House of Transparency by Damon Leverett is the competition entry for the 1997 design competition conducted by Transparency International. The building serves as an exhibition, meeting and contemplation space.


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