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	The Vavardi people appreciate beauty and they expect to be seen, so it is little surprise that the architecture in Vavard is known for aesthetics over		The Vavardi people appreciate beauty and they expect to be seen, so it is little surprise that the architecture in Vavard is known for aesthetics over
	other considerations. Stone is the building material of choice, especially white stone, followed closely by brick. Wooden buildings are disdained for looking cheap, and, where wood must be used for financial considerations, architects will sometimes add a false brick facade. Carved accents and		other considerations. Stone is the building material of choice, especially white stone, followed closely by brick. Wooden buildings are disdained for looking cheap, and, where wood must be used for financial considerations, architects will sometimes add a false brick facade. Carved accents and

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The Vavardi people appreciate beauty and they expect to be seen, so it is little surprise that the architecture in Vavard is known for aesthetics over
other considerations. Stone is the building material of choice, especially white stone, followed closely by brick. Wooden buildings are disdained for looking cheap, and, where wood must be used for financial considerations, architects will sometimes add a false brick facade. Carved accents and
statuary decorate most buildings, their grandeur and quantity scaled with the wealth of the buildings resident. Arches and pillars are both popular as decorative accents, though they are rarely used as part of the buildings main supporting structure. Wealthier homes make a point to offer courtyards in front of the building, by a rule visible through fences, gates or windows, though not accessible to the public, providing a glimpse into luxuriously landscaped pockets complete with fountains, pools and sculpture. Owing to the gentle climate, balconies are also prevalent, often overlooking the courtyard and outfitted with furniture.

Inside the home, at least the first room upon entry is expected to be finely appointed for receiving guests, and this is often positioned to be the most impressive place in the building. Rooms are frequently floored in either mosaic tiles, flat stones, or marble. They are then covered with soft
carpeting or exquisite tapestry rugs. Lit by wall sconces, the walls are either plastered or painted with murals, and often draped with rich fabrics
and pieces of art. Furniture is often dressed in rich fabrics, as well, with cushioned upholstery used generously.

Where Vavard's architecture truly shines is in her public monuments. Large, gushing fountains, enormous arches, marble tiled plazas, and tall, elegant statuary are found in every nook and cranny possible. City buildings are constructed not only to be functional, but beautiful, and are built of white stone and marble. It is expected that the wealthy be seen contributing to public works projects, and monuments are always a popular way to provide for the city while glorifying ones own name.

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