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Ernest Borel left no stone unturned when creating the Grandeur Skeleton duo.

- JUSTIN NG

What do architectural landmarks like the Eiffel Tower, Tokyo Skytree and Canton Tower have in common? Apart from being the monumental features of the respective skylines in the cities they occupy, they showcase complex geometrical designs through a nexus of wrought iron, elaborate latticeworks or interlocking braces and columns. Instead of a quotidian façade of grey concrete, shiny glass cladding or a fresh coat of paint, they put the spotlight on the fundamental materials that enable them to soar into the skies. With total transparency, the structure itself apprises the audience of the naked truth. Every element stands in plain sight.