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The re-development of ‘De Boogjes’ by  Mecanoo Architecten grouped 4 blocks of buildings into a single entity with two bookends-like awning displaying a changing selection of poems from Poetry International Rotterdam. *travelwithfrankgehry

The re-development of ‘De Boogjes’ by Mecanoo Architecten grouped 4 blocks of buildings into a single entity with two bookends-like awning displaying a changing selection of poems from Poetry International Rotterdam.

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Designed by 70F Architecture, this Petting Farm in Almere, Netherlands is a wooden box with no doors but six shutters, two for the public and four for the animals. A square version of the sheepstable? *travelwithfrankgehry

Designed by 70F Architecture, this Petting Farm in Almere, Netherlands is a wooden box with no doors but six shutters, two for the public and four for the animals. A square version of the sheepstable?

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Mecanoo Architecten built a ultra-modern chapel, St. Mary of the Angels Chapel, with impressive roof, golden ceiling and wave-like moving wall within the bound of a a 19th century Roman Catholic cemetery in Rotterdam. *travelwithfrankgehry

Mecanoo Architecten built a ultra-modern chapel, St. Mary of the Angels Chapel, with impressive roof, golden ceiling and wave-like moving wall within the bound of a a 19th century Roman Catholic cemetery in Rotterdam.

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Sculptured in wood and fitting in with the topography of the orchards, Villa Chabrey reminds the world of a hangar and of a barn. Designed by GD Architectes, the organisation of the space follows the typology of a farmhouse. *travelwithfrankgehry

Sculptured in wood and fitting in with the topography of the orchards, Villa Chabrey reminds the world of a hangar and of a barn. Designed by GD Architectes, the organisation of the space follows the typology of a farmhouse.

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Fritz Hansen first showroom in Milan, designed by architect Stefano Tagliacarne, featuring simple & timeless interiors as Fritz Hansen’s furniture. *travelwithfrankgehry

Fritz Hansen first showroom in Milan, designed by architect Stefano Tagliacarne, featuring simple & timeless interiors as Fritz Hansen’s furniture.

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Amazing theatre and conference centre designed by Mecanoo Architecten. The La Llotja building is like large stone edifice seems to have sprouted from the Spanish earth. *travelwithfrankgehry

Amazing theatre and conference centre designed by Mecanoo Architecten. The La Llotja building is like large stone edifice seems to have sprouted from the Spanish earth.

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The student hall designed by LTL Architects for The College of Wooster features cantilever wood-clad study nooks, like box seats, into the theatrical space of the courtyard, establishing private study areas in a collective setting. *travelwithfrankgehry

The student hall designed by LTL Architects for The College of Wooster features cantilever wood-clad study nooks, like box seats, into the theatrical space of the courtyard, establishing private study areas in a collective setting.

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Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum by Jürgen Engel Architekten was developed with references to the historic urban environment  that surrounds the site.  Two interlock u-shaped buildings located in the cultural center of Nanjing. *travelwithfrankgehry

Jiangsu Provincial Art Museum by Jürgen Engel Architekten was developed with references to the historic urban environment that surrounds the site. Two interlock u-shaped buildings located in the cultural center of Nanjing.

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The Cloud Tower is an open-air stage designed by next-ENTERprise architects. Erected from the centuries-old architectural landscape like a giant pavilion, the structure stands in a natural hollow and harmonises perfectly with its surroundings.  *travelwithfrankgehry

The Cloud Tower is an open-air stage designed by next-ENTERprise architects. Erected from the centuries-old architectural landscape like a giant pavilion, the structure stands in a natural hollow and harmonises perfectly with its surroundings.

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The ARX Architects has carried out a deep transformation for the Ílhavo Maritime Museum, turning the museum into a beautiful model of modern architecture of black and white combination with the volumetric space. *travelwithfrankgehry

The ARX Architects has carried out a deep transformation for the Ílhavo Maritime Museum, turning the museum into a beautiful model of modern architecture of black and white combination with the volumetric space.

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Suppose Design Office designed the 'House in Kodaira' that dilute the limits between interior & exterior with a tent structure covering a garden from the street view. *travelwithfrankgehry

Suppose Design Office designed the 'House in Kodaira' that dilute the limits between interior & exterior with a tent structure covering a garden from the street view.

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A collaboration between 3 architects, a glass artist and a painter, an abandoned old schoolhouse has been turned into a Swedish retreat that fit for a King, the Råman House & Studio by Claesson Koivisto Rune (CKR). *travelwithfrankgehry

A collaboration between 3 architects, a glass artist and a painter, an abandoned old schoolhouse has been turned into a Swedish retreat that fit for a King, the Råman House & Studio by Claesson Koivisto Rune (CKR).

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 Appaloosa Branch Library designed by DWL Architects.  As you approach the library, the building’s metal skin changes colors- from silver-gray to grayish green. *travelwithfrankgehry

Appaloosa Branch Library designed by DWL Architects. As you approach the library, the building’s metal skin changes colors- from silver-gray to grayish green.

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The Houten Fire Station designed by Samyn and Partners features a giant wall of pictures painted by local children from all 22 of the surrounding schools, an act to deter kids from vandalizing the building. *travelwithfrankgehry

The Houten Fire Station designed by Samyn and Partners features a giant wall of pictures painted by local children from all 22 of the surrounding schools, an act to deter kids from vandalizing the building.

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MinSheng Art Museum by Approach Architecture Studio is a re-development project by converting an old factory to a new art space, one of the biggest art communalities in Shanghai. *travelwithfrankgehry

MinSheng Art Museum by Approach Architecture Studio is a re-development project by converting an old factory to a new art space, one of the biggest art communalities in Shanghai.

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The Marina+Beach Tower in UAE by OPPENHEIM is a high rise mix-use building that on self-sustainability and an embrace of the natural resources. *travelwithfrankgehry

The Marina+Beach Tower in UAE by OPPENHEIM is a high rise mix-use building that on self-sustainability and an embrace of the natural resources.

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Foreign Office Architects gave bamboo a leading role in the Carabanchel Social Housing project. They based their design on a simple concept that is low-cost, sustainable and playful. *travelwithfrankgehry

Foreign Office Architects gave bamboo a leading role in the Carabanchel Social Housing project. They based their design on a simple concept that is low-cost, sustainable and playful.

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Slit house by AZL Atelier Zhanglei is the first real concrete building in Nanjing City. The entire structure, even roof and facade, are made from concrete. *travelwithfrankgehry

Slit house by AZL Atelier Zhanglei is the first real concrete building in Nanjing City. The entire structure, even roof and facade, are made from concrete.

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Samyn and Partners designed this building- Milly Film with curved and vegetalised facades from north to south that are very private.  In contrast, the west facade is entirely glass-walled as if it were one huge window. *travelwithfrankgehry

Samyn and Partners designed this building- Milly Film with curved and vegetalised facades from north to south that are very private. In contrast, the west facade is entirely glass-walled as if it were one huge window.

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The N4A Exhibition Hall in Liyang demonstrates an almost geological response to material, with strata-like façades rising up from the bare earth. Designed by  Atelier Zhanglei. *travelwithfrankgehry

The N4A Exhibition Hall in Liyang demonstrates an almost geological response to material, with strata-like façades rising up from the bare earth. Designed by Atelier Zhanglei.

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Suspended in air, the (Doll)house inside Calvin Klein’s Madison Avenue store nevertheless contains a kernel of an idea for accommodating growth in rapidly-densifying cities. The project was designed by REX. *travelwithfrankgehry

Suspended in air, the (Doll)house inside Calvin Klein’s Madison Avenue store nevertheless contains a kernel of an idea for accommodating growth in rapidly-densifying cities. The project was designed by REX.

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AirSpace Tokyo is a zone where artificial blends with nature. Created by Faulders Studio,the screen façade comprises 4 different overlapping organic patterns that inspired by the abundant greenery that previously occupied the site. *travelwithfrankgehry

AirSpace Tokyo is a zone where artificial blends with nature. Created by Faulders Studio,the screen façade comprises 4 different overlapping organic patterns that inspired by the abundant greenery that previously occupied the site.

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Taliesin Shelters, built by students of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture are touted as the hippest dormitory in the world. *travelwithfrankgehry

Taliesin Shelters, built by students of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture are touted as the hippest dormitory in the world.

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AllesWirdGut Architektur is building an impressive 6000pax theater on an unusual site- a 2000-year-old Roman quarry in Austria. *travelwithfrankgehry

AllesWirdGut Architektur is building an impressive 6000pax theater on an unusual site- a 2000-year-old Roman quarry in Austria.

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This futuristic fitness center by 4of7 Architecture features 390 backlit panels in different shape and size suspended from the ceiling, fulfill the client request of a ‘cloud-like’ interior. *travelwithfrankgehry

This futuristic fitness center by 4of7 Architecture features 390 backlit panels in different shape and size suspended from the ceiling, fulfill the client request of a ‘cloud-like’ interior.

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Looks like a big box wrapped in fancy tights, the John Lewis Department Store in UK features striking facade that derived from a fabric design found in the company textile archive way back in 1803.

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Looks like a big box wrapped in fancy tights, the John Lewis Department Store in UK features striking facade that derived from a fabric design found in the company textile archive way back in 1803.

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Design to accomodate all commercial activities under one roof, the Encants market in Barcelona features modular covers with different inclinations to reflect light, atmosphere and landscape. *travelwithfrankgehry

Design to accomodate all commercial activities under one roof, the Encants market in Barcelona features modular covers with different inclinations to reflect light, atmosphere and landscape.

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A novel kind of kindergarten, the Fuji Kindergarten by Tezuka Architects is created as a huge piece of play equipment with the scale of a child and without any walls or corners. *travelwithfrankgehry

A novel kind of kindergarten, the Fuji Kindergarten by Tezuka Architects is created as a huge piece of play equipment with the scale of a child and without any walls or corners.

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"...our intention was to apply the nature of the Great Wall to the act of dwelling. This is why the house is titled 'WALL', instead of 'HOUSE'" - Kengo Kuma on The Great (Bamboo) Wall, a villa that built adjacent to the Great Wall of China. *travelwithfrankgehry

"...our intention was to apply the nature of the Great Wall to the act of dwelling. This is why the house is titled 'WALL', instead of 'HOUSE'" - Kengo Kuma on The Great (Bamboo) Wall, a villa that built adjacent to the Great Wall of China.

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The Melbourne Exhibition Centre is the greenest convention center in the world. Setting new world benchmarks as the first convention centre to be awarded the highest ‘6 Star Green Star’ environmental rating. *travelwithfrankgehry

The Melbourne Exhibition Centre is the greenest convention center in the world. Setting new world benchmarks as the first convention centre to be awarded the highest ‘6 Star Green Star’ environmental rating.

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The day to day activity of tenants become the 'performance' of a set design approach created by designer Gray Puksand in the refurbishment of 31 Queen Street. *travelwithfrankgehry

The day to day activity of tenants become the 'performance' of a set design approach created by designer Gray Puksand in the refurbishment of 31 Queen Street.

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Myer Redevelopment by NH Architecture will features dynamic installations and creative visual displays that has never been seen before in Australia. *travelwithfrankgehry

Myer Redevelopment by NH Architecture will features dynamic installations and creative visual displays that has never been seen before in Australia.

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In the WATER/GLASS House, Kengo Kuma tried to frame space with only two horizontal planes - the floor of water and the ceiling louvers- and to generate between the planes a transparent and fluid time-space. *travelwithfrankgehry

In the WATER/GLASS House, Kengo Kuma tried to frame space with only two horizontal planes - the floor of water and the ceiling louvers- and to generate between the planes a transparent and fluid time-space.

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The bridge-like Pasaan Memorial/ Museum simulates the flow of water to represented the Chao Phraya River where the building is proposed. *travelwithfrankgehry

The bridge-like Pasaan Memorial/ Museum simulates the flow of water to represented the Chao Phraya River where the building is proposed.

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Arabic hospitality at Queen Alia International Airport by Foster + Partners. *travelwithfrankgehry

Arabic hospitality at Queen Alia International Airport by Foster + Partners.

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Snake-like new swimming complex for Worthing, UK by architect Wilkinson Eyre to replace the age old 1960s Aquarena. *travelwithfrankgehry

Snake-like new swimming complex for Worthing, UK by architect Wilkinson Eyre to replace the age old 1960s Aquarena.

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Architecture often separates structure and decoration,but in this chapel there is no border between these two elements. The White Chapel by Aoki Jun. *travelwithfrankgehry

Architecture often separates structure and decoration,but in this chapel there is no border between these two elements. The White Chapel by Aoki Jun.

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Dr. Ziegler's dental clinic, a new morphology for a medical setting, away from negative prejudices often associate with hospital towards an atmosphere of art, well being and relaxation. *travelwithfrankgehry

Dr. Ziegler's dental clinic, a new morphology for a medical setting, away from negative prejudices often associate with hospital towards an atmosphere of art, well being and relaxation.

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Gimme Shelter, designed by Rojkind Arquitectos drew inspiration from the Mongolian nomads. The building design is based on ancient cave habitats that withstand the harsh climate of Inner Mongolia. *travelwithfrankgehry

Gimme Shelter, designed by Rojkind Arquitectos drew inspiration from the Mongolian nomads. The building design is based on ancient cave habitats that withstand the harsh climate of Inner Mongolia.

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Created by Elan Sassoon, the son of legendary hair stylist Vidal Sassoon, Mizu Salons blend the finest talent in hairstyling with modern architectural aesthetic and function. *travelwithfrankgehry

Created by Elan Sassoon, the son of legendary hair stylist Vidal Sassoon, Mizu Salons blend the finest talent in hairstyling with modern architectural aesthetic and function.

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The bridge cross as they rise and come to rest in an overlapping composition, mirroring the shape of racing yachts passing through the bridge. It becomes a sculptural piece. *travelwithfrankgehry

The bridge cross as they rise and come to rest in an overlapping composition, mirroring the shape of racing yachts passing through the bridge. It becomes a sculptural piece.

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A new pavilion for the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Forest of Net is a 350sq.m. volume by piling up more than 500 timber logs. Designed by Tezuka Architects. *travelwithfrankgehry

A new pavilion for the Hakone Open-Air Museum, Forest of Net is a 350sq.m. volume by piling up more than 500 timber logs. Designed by Tezuka Architects.

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At 54-hectare (approximately 72 soccer fields), GARDENS BY THE BAY is the largest garden project ever undertaken in Singapore, and a landscape project of world significance. *travelwithfrankgehry

At 54-hectare (approximately 72 soccer fields), GARDENS BY THE BAY is the largest garden project ever undertaken in Singapore, and a landscape project of world significance.

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The 256 tubes hang from the centre of the shop, without doubt, the originality of the interior of Conde Lumiares Drugstore designed by Spanish firm Mobil M. *travelwithfrankgehry

The 256 tubes hang from the centre of the shop, without doubt, the originality of the interior of Conde Lumiares Drugstore designed by Spanish firm Mobil M.

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