Parallel walls for the fourth estate: a building for a newspaper in Roanoke, Virginia

Abstract

As man arrived, so he will leave: in solitude. In between, through necessity or desire, he associates with others. Yet he resides as he is, alone with his soul. Inseparable yet distinct. He can neglect the soul, allow it to become obscured through the noise of others. It will wither, but not die. He can nourish the soul; grant it all his attention and obscure the man. The man will wither and die. Man and soul can coexist and flourish through the association of mankind. Architecture should celebrate this coexistence.