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Officials hoped to unite the municipal departments of this small Texas town and connect with residents after a pandemic-induced separation. The design minimizes visual barriers for a bright, inviting civic center. A contemporary aesthetic looks to the future while local building materials and elements like dark velour brick, referencing regional Blackland Prairie soil, pay homage to the area’s rich agricultural history. Stretching outward rather than upward, the building frames and anchors a new city park, welcoming the public. At night, glowing through the glass, it transforms into a beacon.