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Architectural White Elephants: Beijing, London, and The Post-Olympics Curse

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Can London and its architectural icons avoid the post-Olympics curse? By Melinda Liu.

Melinda Liu
Melinda Liu
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Melinda Liu

Melinda Liu

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