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Summary:IN THE FINAL EPISODE WE LOOK AT THE OPENING OF KANSAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. ARCHITECT RENZO PIANO'S DESIGNS HAVE FINALLY REACHED COMPLETION IN THEIR MOST CONCRETE FORM AND MUST NOW BE EVALUATED FOR THEIR STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES IN THE CANON OF MASTERFUL BUILDINGS ERECTED IN THE DECADE. HOWEVER, KANZAI'S IMPACT ON THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY IS ALSO BEING FELT AND ALTHOUGH THE LOCAL FISHERMEN WERE COMPENSATED TO THE TUNE OF 25 BILLION YEN FOR THE WORK IN THE BAY, THEY NOW FIND THAT THEIR MOBILE PHONES DON'T MAKE UP FOR THE LACK OF FISH.
Description:IS THE FIRST ARCHITECTURAL WONDER OF THE 21ST CENTURY BEING BUILT ON THE WATERS OF OSAKA BAY? WE RECORD ITS PROGRESS.