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• Oslo Opera House - Where Architecture Becomes Landscape

  The Oslo Opera House is one of the most striking cultural buildings of the 21st century, a vast white roof that rises from the fjord and invites everyone to walk across it. In this episode, discover how Norway went from a century of hesitation to building a landmark that opened ahead of schedule, under budget, and instantly became the heart of a neighborhood. From the political debates and bold design competition, to the challenges of laying 36,000 marble panels on a roof shaped by snow and rain, this is the story of how an opera house became a public plaza, a national icon, and a neighbor to the city.

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• London Eye - An Unlikely Turn of Events

  It was never meant to be forever. The London Eye, once called the Millennium Wheel, was pitched as a five-year celebration for the year 2000. With no client, no funding, and no official backing, its creators fought for every inch of progress. Against all odds, their temporary attraction became a permanent icon, changing London’s skyline, and how the city sees itself, forever.

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• Rome Colosseum – The Architecture of Power, Propaganda and Spectacle

  Explore the story of the Rome Colosseum, the world’s most iconic amphitheater. From its origins under Emperor Vespasian to its role in hosting gladiator fights, public executions, and even naval battles, this episode uncovers the political and architectural forces behind ancient Rome’s greatest arena.Learn how the Colosseum was built over Nero’s private lake, why it symbolized imperial power and control, and how it evolved from a stage of spectacle into a global symbol of Roman engineering and cultural memory.Perfect for history lovers, architecture enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the legacy of ancient Rome.

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• Cathedral of Brasília – Where Modernism Meets Faith

  The Cathedral of Brasília is one of the most daring religious buildings of the 20th century. Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and completed in 1970, it broke away from centuries of tradition with its crown-like columns, circular floor plan, and stained glass ceiling.This episode explores how the cathedral came to be, the political vision behind Brazil’s new capital, and the cultural tensions that left the structure unfinished for a decade.From concrete curves to floating angels, discover how modernism and faith found common ground in the heart of Brasília.

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• Nakagin Capsule Tower – Living in a Future That Never Arrived

  In the heart of 1970s Tokyo, a building appeared that looked like it had landed from another planet. A stack of steel capsules, each with a round window like a spaceship, bolted to concrete towers in the middle of a chaotic, booming city.It was one of the most radical experiments of Japan’s Metabolist movement, a vision of a city that could adapt and evolve like a living organism.But what happened to that vision? And why, half a century later, does the Nakagin Capsule Tower still fascinate architects, students, and dreamers around the world?

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