The following text is from an essay on modern architecture. The Zenith Tower is frequently cited as a monument to corporate efficiency, famous for its stark, glass-and-steel facade. Many assume the architect, Elena Vosh, chose these materials solely to reduce construction costs. However, Vosh’s private journals reveal that her primary motivation was the interplay of light. She intended the building to act as a massive mirror, reflecting the changing moods of the city sky. Thus, the choice of materials was an aesthetic decision designed to dissolve the boundary between the structure and the atmosphere, rather than a purely economic calculation.
Which choice best describes the overall purpose of the text?
To discuss the economic advantages of using glass and steel in skyscraper construction.
To correct a misconception about the architect's intent behind the Zenith Tower’s design.
To argue that the Zenith Tower is the most efficient building in the city.
To describe the engineering challenges involved in building the Zenith Tower.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. The text introduces a common assumption (materials chosen for cost/efficiency) and then uses evidence (journals) to correct it, stating the true motivation was "aesthetic" and related to the "interplay of light."
Choice A is incorrect because the text argues against the idea that economics were the primary driver. Choice C is incorrect because the text focuses on the architect's intent, not on validating the building's actual efficiency. Choice D is incorrect because the text discusses the design philosophy, not the engineering or construction challenges.