Monday October 22, 2012

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Nearing the halfway mark: WILLIAMSTOWN -- Construction on the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute’s visitor, exhibition and conference center is just about 50 percent complete. Crews are working diligently to complete the roofing to ensure work on the project can continue through the winter.

Jennifer Huberdeau is writing this story and can be reached at jhuberdeau@thetranscript.com, on Twitter @NAT_DigitalJen, or by phone at 413-663-3741, ext. 227.

Talking with Tadao: WILLIAMSTOWN -- Renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando spoke during a visit to the Clark on Monday about his design concept for the Clark’s expansion project and the impact it will have worldwide when completed.

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