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The Yinchuan Exhibition Center in northwestern China<\/a> fuses traditional Chinese architecture with Islamic motifs.<\/p>\n

The five story 25,302 square meter building has several green design elements including a massive atrium in the middle, and automatic shading to help keep the building cool.<\/p>\n

This project was created by Sure Architecture<\/a> and provides northwestern China with a new cultural landmark.<\/p>\n

Images via Sure Architecture<\/a><\/p>\n

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