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Arguably the most architecturally important new building in St. Louis for several decades, the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts stands on the former site of the Beaumont Building, demolished in 1997. The site selection remains baffling -- numerous empty lots were available to build on, most of which remain so today. The decision to destroy the Beaumont is a black mark on the Pulitzer's history, regardless of its fine pedigree. Designed by Japanese architect Tadao Ando, the building's exterior is a blank wall, a fortress inured against the city. The serene, calming space that awaits within, however, comphensates for its anti-urban stance. |
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