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This mile-long white structure is striking in its modernity . Primarily used for internal flights in China , this airport reflects the functionality and style that has been popular in the country over the last few years . The honeycomb-patterned skin acts as a filter from the summer sun , keeping the interior relatively cool .

Located in Suzhou , this private university building captures the forward thinking in unconventional design with traditional Chinese colours and materials . The structure takes the Taihu stone , a cavernous limestone , as its inspiration , allowing the hallways and steps to flow freely throughout .

50 October 2014