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Rendering, Souk Mirage / Particles of Light commercial building complex, concept master plan

This is a Rendering. It was designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects. It is dated 2013. Its medium is digital print.

Sou Fujimoto Architects employs geometric structure to create delicate, complex spaces. Souk Mirage (2013) is a master plan for a city in the Middle East. Reinterpreting the powerful forms of Islamic architecture, the project uses layers of arches to fill the expansive space with light.

It is credited © Sou Fujimoto Architects.

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Its dimensions are

H x W: 67.3 × 67.8 cm (26 1/2 × 26 11/16 in.)

This object was previously on display as a part of the exhibition Beauty—Cooper Hewitt Design Triennial.

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