News catch-up: Praise for Serpentine Pavilion despite concrete controversy15 June 2021IntelligenceCritics welcome outward looking structure as ZHA's Italian hyperloop shows what real carbon negative isCritics welcome outward looking structure as ZHA's Italian hyperloop shows what real carbon negative isRegion: EuropeMore: Simon AldousCounterspaceSerpentine PavilionZHAHyperloopSustainable architectureAndy von BradskySteve TompkinsSumita SinghaPeter BarberARBDesign construction & technologyQueen's Birthday HonoursItalyUK
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