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Terracotta tiles are laid in a herringbone pattern in the entry to Flow House Its original historic facade remains unaltered, while the back has a contemporary appearance comprising stacked charcoal-toned volumes.
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The lobby cantilevers out from the theatre structure Ramus added that the difference in width and structural composition between the lobby and the theatre allows for a "suspension of disbelief" as people make their way into a performance.
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