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Saddam Hussein Gymnasium (today: Baghdad Gymnasium)

Planned by Le Corbusier for King Faisal II, but then not realized after the latter was overthrown. It was Saddam Hussein who had the building constructed in exposed concrete in 1978–1980, whereby the project was managed by Le Corbusier’s erstwhile s…

Vilas Communication Hall, University of Wisconsin

Like the adjacent Mosse Humanities Building, which is connected with a footbridge, the Vilas Communication Hall follows a Brutalist design language as well. However, here it is executed in a more monumental way. Multiple interjoined volumes form a vigor…

Torres Blancas

Originally, the plans included two towers. The building relies on the metaphor of a growing tree and is considered the most prominent example of organic architecture in Spain.

Boeskay Houses

Inspired by the Maison Jaoul exposed concrete levels are combined with brick walls. However, unlike Le Corbusier’s project, the walls are not supporting. Incorporating local traditions the six single houses are arranged around a large central courtyard.

Volksschule Dopschstraße

The school with its exposed concrete facade and terraces follows the concept of a residence building—the planners wanted to keep the use flexible for the future, when they expected to have less children and no more need for this school in the developm…

Ferantov Vrt Residential and Commercial Complex

The complex comprises of multiple structures that span a whole block and incorporate two 19th century apartment buildings. The characteristic round section references a historic forum located there before. Although it is a mixed use project with shops a…

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To represent a masterpiece of human creative genius. 260 ii
To exhibit an important interchange of human values, over a span of time or within a cultural area of the world, on developments in architecture or technology, monumental arts, town-planning or landscape design. 474 iii
To bear a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization which is living or which has disappeared. 499 iv
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