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FINAL WORD

What is your favourite part of this redeveloped, historic building and why?

My favourite part of the redevelopment is the retention of the character of the building. Mecanoo, our architects, were so careful to preser ve as much of the original interior as they could, which really honours its status as a physical reminder of personal landmarks in the lives of the people of Perth and Kinross. It has been wonderful to give talks to community groups, showing them the renders of the

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