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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.

Hotel Unique................São Paolo, Brazil