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About Great Buildings
Coinciding with the 40th anniversary of UNESCO's World Heritage Convention, "Great Buildings" has asked leading architects -- including Daniel Libeskind, Zaha Hadid and Ma Yansong -- to name their own favorite designs and one iconic structure which has inspired them through the course of their careers.
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Watch the "Great Buildings" half-hour special on CNN International.
Friday 28 September 15.30
Saturday 29 September 13.00 & 20.30
Sunday 30 September 09.30
Monday 1 October 04.30 & 07.30
Tuesday 2 October 09.30 & 16.30
Wednesday 3 October 04.30
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