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Windows.
Depending on your perspective, they can be functional, beautiful or problematic.
The new aquatic centre at Halifax's planned $40.5-million Mainland Common Centre will include two 25-metre pools and lots of big windows designed to handle natural and artificial light.
For one user group — Muslim women who like to swim — the window configuration at the centre is a concern, municipal officials familiar with the project said Friday.
That's because modesty and privacy are paramount for these religious women.