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1. What kind of foundation is used?

2. What is it used for?

3. Which part of the structure is made of masonry?

4. How are lateral and rotational movements resisted?

5. What determines the thickness of the wall?

6. Why does the building incorporate reinforced concrete columns at some corners?

7. Why should only the minimum number of walls that are necessary to support the floor be constructed?

8. How long was the total period of construction?