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Centre Pompidou: the building shows its systems

Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers transformed the structure, installations and movement into a recognizable architectural image. The square is part of the same idea of a public cultural en...

Published22 Oct 2026
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Casa Batlló: transforming an existing building

Antoni Gaudí converted an existing Barcelona building between 1904 and 1906. Casa Battillo's story shows how a highly creative work can emerge through redevelopment.

Published22 Oct 2026
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Angkor: temples, city plans and water systems

Angkor Wat is part of a much wider archaeological landscape. The various capitals, temples and water facilities show the development of Khmer civilization over the centuries.

Published22 Oct 2026
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Petra: rock architecture and water management

Petra combines cut in the rocks and built parts. The city is understood by its commercial role, natural relief and water system, not just by a famous facade.

Published22 Oct 2026
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Taj Mahal: The mausoleum is part of an entire complex

The white marble mausoleum is the central image of the Taj Mahal, but the gardens and other buildings participate in the overall composition. Distinguishing the construction stages make...

Published22 Oct 2026
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Alhambra: the courtyard as the center of the palace space

The Alhambra is understood through the connections between courtyards, halls, gardens and urban environment. The courtyard of the lions shows how the open space organizes the surroundin...

Published22 Oct 2026
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Hagia Sophia in Istanbul: the dome as a spatial center

The building from Justinian's time combines a large-scale dome and complex spatial organization. Its influence is understood both through the construction and through the place in the h...

Published22 Oct 2026
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The Coliseum: the architecture under the arena

The underground spaces of the Colosseum serve the preparation and stage appearances. They show the amphitheater as a working system with a technical side invisible to the audience.

Published22 Oct 2026
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The Pantheon in Rome: round space and light from above

The pantheon combines a portico and a huge round hall under a dome. The opening in the roof is part of the spatial experience, and the history of the building includes changing its reli...

Published22 Oct 2026