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In some ways, I dont mindchildren that cant yet read, but schools made up of numeroushas completed to date was Toi Ohomais Health and Sciences the plethora of neutral buildings because it allows projects withopposite and right: Heretaunga Intermediate Technology BlockblocksthatusecolourtodifferentiatebuildingsormarkBuilding. This building was in the heart of the campus and a innovative colour schemes to make a statement. features painted cladding in an array of eye-catching hues. Theappropriate points of entry can make it easier for students to findbeacon for student learning commons, and we chose a palette Many of DCAs projects blend beautifully with the context ofbuildings corners each feature a different colour familyyellow,the correct classroom when they return from recess. of greens, both muted and bright. 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