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Spirits out of Trees: Kéré Gando Montana Travel metabolism: basic concepts for aSpirits out of Trees traces the interwoven stories of two architectural works by Burkinab German architect Francis Kr: Xylem, a contemplative pavilion nestled within the aspen groves of Tippet Rise Art Center in Fishtail, Montana, and the Naaba Belem Goumma Secondary School, built for Krs hometown community of Gando, Burkina Faso. Though separated by geography, climate, and culture, the two buildings are united by a shared philosophy: architecture as