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Light installations play among natural vistas in Abu Dhabi.
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15 Jan 24
Spiritual sanctuary
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Architecture & Interiors
A modern mosque is inspired by traditional architecture
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9 Jan 24
Best of the best
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The 2023 World Architecture Festival winners have been announced.
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13 Dec 23
Outside the box
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Tadao Ando’s first Australian structure, MP10, is topped with a giant aluminium disc.
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28 Nov 23
Sci-fi scenes
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Zaha Hadid Architects’ latest building is a futuristic centre of innovation and gathering.
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6 Nov 23
Standing tall
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A pyramid honouring a former dictator becomes a cultural hub.
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30 Oct 23
Pieces of history
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This Vietnamese museum is covered in clay tiles from old houses.
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23 Oct 23
Queer nature
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‘The natural world is anything but straightforward.’
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16 Oct 23
Sweet spot
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An urban landmark in Brooklyn gets a makeover.
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16 Oct 23
Biophilic city
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Singapore is an ever-growing beacon of architecture that embraces nature.
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9 Oct 23
In the round
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Craft
A ring of doughnut-like seats encourages the public to spend time in nature.
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2 Oct 23
The power of art
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The Perelman Performing Arts Center opens on the World Trade Center site.
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22 Sep 23
Building up
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Adaptable modular homes present a solution to South Africa’s housing crisis.
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22 Sep 23
Trees meet tech
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A unique creative space in the Mexican jungle is shaped around natural structures.
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11 Sep 23
A feast for the senses
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Three South African venues have been shortlisted for the 2023 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards.
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2 Sep 23
Open minds
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Global leaders in graphic design gather for the biggest conference of its kind in the world.
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2 Sep 23
Bridge of steel
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Sculptural steel arches protect this bridge from extreme weather conditions.
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28 Aug 23
Let the light in
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A cross cut into the roof of this meditation pavilion allows sunlight to gently bathe the interior.
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20 Aug 23
Second chances
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Adaptive reuse breathes new life into old buildings.
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11 Aug 23
Let them eat cake
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Craft
This spectacular wedding-cake pavilion is a celebration of love.
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11 Aug 23
Hard at work
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The world’s biggest office building is a one-stop destination for over 60 000 professionals.
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7 Aug 23
Ken’s dream house
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A life-sized Barbie dream house gets a Ken-inspired Malibu makeover.
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7 Aug 23
In action
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Four world-changing winners were announced at the 2023 UN SDG Action Awards.
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30 Jul 23
Seeing stars
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Architecture firm Snøhetta designed a spiralling planetarium and observatory in France.
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30 Jul 23
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