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Intense dark blue with green tinge produced the most harmonious color for the Kaiser house

Among several gouache color tests on photos, the intense dark blue had the most life; initially rejected by owner, later accepted.

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The colors that arise from the fundamental process are often highly unexpected.
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General observation from the case studies (Sala, Sarlo, Kaiser) that the right color surprises the maker.
The actual colors must be worked out in the place itself, under the influence of nearby and surrounding color and light.
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Practical principle that color decisions cannot be made on paper or in a store; they require on-site unfolding.

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Kaiser house (Palo Alto)
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A house where intense dark blue with a green tinge was chosen after process and argument.

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