Question

the metal featured in both the structure of the ark by apollo architects associates and the hardware in the house in goido by fujiwaramuro architects is representative of a trend in contemporary japanese interior design to juxtapose sleek, modern accents with traditional organic materials such as cypress. the prominent featuring of metal stems from the post - world war ii emphasis on technological progress, while more traditional natural materials help preserve longstanding architectural and aesthetic approaches. which choice best describes the overall structure of the text? a) the text distinguishes between two aesthetic approaches to architecture and then submits that one approach has had more of a long - term impact than the other has had. b) the text names projects that are noteworthy for their inclusion of certain materials and then explains past important uses of the materials. c) the text cites examples of a design trend and then briefly establishes the principles underlying the trend. d) the text introduces the salient characteristics of two buildings and then details the historical events that occasioned the buildings designs.

Explanation:

The text first mentions two examples (ARK by APOLLO Architects Associates and House in Goi do by FujiwaraMuro Architects) which are representative of a trend. Then it explains the principles behind the trend (metal from post - WWII tech emphasis and traditional materials for preserving old approaches).

Answer:

C. The text cites examples of a design trend and then briefly establishes the principles underlying the trend.