Material groups buildings by the principal substance they were built from. Wikipedia notes that a classical column's shaft is typically "made of stone, or appearing to be so," one of the oldest building materials still used today alongside brick, timber and steel. This dimension shows which buildings share a common physical fabric.
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The Old Admiralty (Ripley Building) was built in 1726 and was the first purpose-built office building in Great Britain.
Wikipedia, Office, history section, region
The Old Admiralty (Ripley Building) was built in 1726 and was the first purpose-built office building in Great Britain.
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