A Tropical Modernism special

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A Tropical Modernism special

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May 21, 2024

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We pay a visit to London’s Victoria & Albert museum, where a new exhibition is dedicated to the architectural style. We also reflect on the work of Sri Lankan practitioner Geoffrey Bawa.
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May 21, 2024

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