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The Krushi Bhawan building's open brick facade uses a pattern inspired by a vernacular textile-dying technique.

Krushi Bhawan by Studio Lotus

Bhubaneswar, India
Apurva Bose Dutta
March 4, 2020
One Comment
An unusual government building in India embraces local culture and traditional crafts.
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The entrance for the north facade of the Billie Jean King Main Library.

Billie Jean King Main Library by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill

Long Beach, California
Suzanne-Stephens
Suzanne Stephens
March 2, 2020
2 Comments
A very old material is getting renewed architectural respect.
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Stoney's Field

Storey's Field Community Centre and Eddington Nursery by MUMA

Cambridge, England
Hugh Pearman
March 1, 2019
One Comment

Reinventing medieval typologies, a thoughtfully detailed building anchors a new development in England.


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Federal Courthouse

Federal Courthouse by TEN Arquitectos

Oaxaca, Mexico
Josephine Minutillo
Josephine Minutillo
March 1, 2019
One Comment

A contemporary twist gives dynamic form to a typically staid building type in Mexico.


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Helsinki Central Library

Helsinki Central Library Oodi by ALA Architects

Finland
Peter MacKeith
March 1, 2019
2 Comments

A bold addition to a cultural center in Finland fosters the exchange of ideas and inspires creativity.


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Pearling Path Visitors Center

Pearling Path Visitors Center by Valerio Olgiati Architect

Muharraq, Bahrain
Ali Ismail Karimi
March 1, 2019
One Comment

An enigmatic structure welcomes tourists to a historic Persian Gulf site.


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Blackstone Visitors Center

Worcester Blackstone Visitors Center by designLAB architects

Massachusetts
Alex Klimoski
Alex Klimoski
March 1, 2019
2 Comments

A visitors center on a former factory site signals a new direction for its up-and-coming city in Massachusetts.


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National Veterans Memorial

National Veterans Memorial and Museum by Allied Works

Columbus, Ohio
Joann Gonchar
Joann Gonchar, FAIA
December 2, 2018
No Comments

An inventive circular structure in Ohio is home to a new institution celebrating veterans.


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Hong Kong Police Station

Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage & Arts by Herzog & de Meuron

Hong Kong
Cliff P
Clifford A. Pearson
July 16, 2018
No Comments

Herzog & de Meuron transform a former police station and judicial complex in Hong Kong into an arts hub.


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Ota Museum & Library

OTA Museum & Library by Akihisa Hirata Architecture Office

Ota, Japan
Naomi Pollock, FAIA
February 5, 2018
No Comments

A ramping structure in Japan provides a gathering space for a waning downtown.


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