Question

the metal featured in both the structure of the shimogamo machiya villa by takuma ohira and the hardware in the one - room residence of 5 layers by matsuyama architect and associates is representative of a trend in contemporary japanese interior design to juxtapose sleek, modern accents with traditional organic materials such as cypress. the prominent feature of metal stems from the post - world war ii emphasis on technological progress, while more traditional natural materials help preserve longstanding architectural and aesthetic approaches. which choice best describes the overall structure of the text? a) the text names projects that are noteworthy for their inclusion of certain materials and then explains past important uses of the materials. b) the text introduces the salient characteristics of two buildings and then details the historical events that occasioned the buildings designs. c) the text cites examples of a design trend and then briefly establishes the principles underlying the trend. d) the text distinguishes between two aesthetic approaches to architecture and then submits that one approach has had more of a long - term impact than the other has had.

Explanation:

The text first gives examples (Shimogamo Machiya Villa and One - Room Residence of 5 Layers) of a design trend (juxtaposing modern and traditional materials). Then it briefly explains the principles behind the trend (post - World War II emphasis on technology and preservation of traditional approaches).

Answer:

C) The text cites examples of a design trend and then briefly establishes the principles underlying the trend.