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London Eye: From Rejected Design to Iconic Landmark

Architects Julia Barfield and David Marks, overcoming initial rejection in a 1993 design competition, built the London Eye, a 135-meter Ferris wheel opened December 31, 1999, attracting 85 million riders and becoming a prominent London landmark.

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UAE Mosques: A Photographer's Celebration of Art and Spirituality

Syrian photographer Emad Alaeddin's "Mosques of the UAE: Harmony of Art and Spirituality" exhibit at the Sharjah 2025 Expo (February 20-26) showcased the intricate artistry and spiritual atmosphere within UAE mosques, using upward-angle shots to highlight domes and details.

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Chinese Architect Liu Jiakun Wins 2025 Pritzker Prize

Liu Jiakun, a Chengdu architect, won the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize for his community-focused designs that blend traditional Chinese philosophy with modern urban planning, exemplified by the West Village complex.

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Liu Jiakun Wins 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Chinese architect Liu Jiakun won the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize for his innovative approach to urban design, integrating architecture with local culture and community needs across more than 30 projects in China over four decades.

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Chinese Architect Wins Pritzker Prize for Innovative Urban Designs

Chinese architect Jiakun Liu won the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize for his innovative designs that transform urban spaces and daily life, notably a Chengdu city block with public ramps and a panda maternity ward built with "rebirth bricks" from 2008 earthquake debris.

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Africa Hall Renovation: Modernization Meets Historical Preservation

A decade-long, \$57 million renovation of Africa Hall in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, has been completed, modernizing the building while meticulously preserving its historical significance as the former headquarters of the OAU and current home of the UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), showcasing the...

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Architect Ricardo Scofidio Dies at 89

Architect Ricardo Scofidio, co-founder of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, died peacefully on Thursday at age 89; his firm's work includes New York City's High Line and other significant cultural and public spaces.

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London Eye: From Rejected Design to Iconic Landmark

Architects Julia Barfield and David Marks, despite not winning a design competition, built the 135m London Eye, which opened March 9, 2000, becoming a major tourist attraction and iconic landmark featuring 32 capsules and hosting various events.

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Four Architects Win 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize

The 2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize was awarded to David Chipperfield (British), Francis Kéré (Burkina Faso), Anne Lacaton, and Jean-Philippe Vassal (French) for their diverse and impactful architectural works reflecting global trends in design and social responsibility.

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Liu Jiakun Wins 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize

Chinese architect Liu Jiakun won the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize for his community-focused designs that transform dense urban spaces into vibrant hubs of cultural, recreational, and commercial activity, exemplified by projects like West Village in Chengdu.

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Berlin TV Tower: A Cold War Landmark and Unintended Symbol

Completed in 1969, the 368-meter Berlin Television Tower, nicknamed "Sankt Walter," became a prominent landmark; however, its unintended cross-shaped light reflection became a symbol of irony and tension, noted even by Ronald Reagan in his 1987 speech.

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Liu Jiakun Wins 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize for Site-Specific Designs

Liu Jiakun, the 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner, is a Chinese architect known for his site-specific designs prioritizing local context and traditional themes over a signature style; his firm, Jiakun Architects, focuses on understated buildings and public spaces, showcasing a unique approach ...

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