It’s been a while since I’ve had architecture in this newsletter. This is a good time to change it: A nice look at the 40 shortlisted projects for this year’s Mies van der Rohe Award.

From Weekly Filet #195, in February 2015.

Mies van der Rohe Award 2015 shortlist announced

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Architect Ricardo Bofill’s Abandoned Cement Factory Residence and Studio

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