A few years ago, our firm was offered a commission to design a conference facility for a religious retreat. What could be better? A great client, a great site, and God's work! But with its beauty and potential, the site also posed ethical as well as moral questions. The project was along the Texas coast on a barrier island. Should anything at all be built on these fragile, shifting sands? Our clients shared the same concern, yet they had the gift of the land and a mission. Could these be reconciled?
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