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apposition clause and use of that

English Language & Usage Asked on May 1, 2021

In the sentence below:

"The other theory underlying Wright’s design is that of organic architecture: that structure should appear to be an extension of their surroundings. "

Question: I know the first that is referring to "theory," but what I am confused is that why colon is used here? Because I think the second "that" is leading an apposition clause explaining what the preceding " the theory of organic architecture" is.

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