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method:on-site-physical-mock-upOn-Site Physical Mock-up
The practical technique Alexander uses at West Dean and the California wall to test proportions and centers at full scale before committing to permanent construction.
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- A technique of building full-scale physical mockups (cardboard, wood, concrete) on site to feel and refine dimensions before construction.
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