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Architecture

What makes a building unique? Moshe Safdie on TED.com

Looking back over a long career, architect Moshe Safdie digs deep into four extraordinary projects to talk about the unique choices he made ...

Feb 18, 2008
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"Nice building. Then what?" Frank Gehry on TED.com

Frank Gehry wanted to be a scientist when he grew up. But after blowing up a part of his house, at age 14, he decided against it. He’s...

Jan 17, 2008
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David Rockwell talks about building the 9/11 viewing platform, on TED.com

Architect David Rockwell loves to create drama and spectacle, in his designs for casino interiors, hotels, restaurants, movie and theater se...

Jun 12, 2007
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William McDonough on TED.com

Green-minded architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account &#...

Apr 20, 2007
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Thom Mayne on TED.com

Architect Thom Mayne has never been one to take the easy option, and this whistle-stop tour of the buildings he’s created makes you gl...

Apr 20, 2007
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What's your Starck factor?

One of the greatest things about TED is the opportunity to get acquainted with people who are already part of your life, even if you don&#82...

Mar 5, 2007
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A bold design for the Arab world from architect Zaha Hadid

Architect Zaha Hadid, scheduled to speak at TED2007 in March, today unveiled plans for a stunning performing arts center in Abu Dhabi, Unite...

Feb 1, 2007
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Worldchanging, the book

The Worldchanging book, “A user’s guide to the 21st century,” is published today. Our friends at Worldchanging.com in Seat...

Nov 1, 2006
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An Evening with Architecture for Humanity

<!––>TEDPrize winner, Cameron Sinclair, and Architecture for Humanity co-founder, Kate Stohr, will be in NYC next week for...

Sep 11, 2006
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