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Federation Square, Melbourne

January 7, 2011

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A striking civic and cultural space in the heart of Melbourne.  Officially opened in 2002, it was designed by Lab Architecture Studio and Bates Smart Architects.

Sydney Opera House

October 9, 2010

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Jørn Utzon’s modern classic.  Completed in 1973, it is located on the site of a former tram depot.

Louvre Pyramid, Paris

October 17, 2009

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Credit to I. M. Pei for his daring design and credit to the French for accepting it.  Completed in 1989.

Great Court of the British Museum, London

October 17, 2009

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Formally known as the Queen Elizabeth II Great Court.  Designed by Foster & Partners and opened in 2001.

Australia Square Tower, Sydney

August 29, 2009

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Detail of the lobby ceiling.  Designed by noted Austrian-Australian architect Harry Seidler, the tower was completed in the late 1960s.

Baha’i Lotus Temple, Delhi

November 9, 2008

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Designed by Fariborz Sahba and completed in 1986, it is the largest Baha’i house of worship in the world and a stunning work of modern architecture. Delhi, India.

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