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on images for larger and expanded color views. Thanks to Marc
T. for the heads up on this week's dose. [Google Earth link]
Brazilian architect Ruy Ohtake has created a landmark for
the city of São Paolo, in the form of an inverted arc,
the Hotel
Unique. A combination of formal bravado and functional
imagination, the striking building is reminiscent of Oscar
Niemeyer's sculptural designs, while also being a cleverly
postmodern design.
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