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The decision announced on Friday to build the multi-functional k18B building in Vilnius according to a design by the studio of famous international architect Daniel Libeskind was met with both praise and criticism by some of Lithuania's most famous architects.
Libeskind's design for Vilnius centrepiece draws criticism, praise from Lithuanian architects
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Lithuanian architect Algirdas Kaušpėdas praised the design for its courage and drive, but another Lithuanain architect, Audrius Ambrasas, said the creation was difficult to describe, and that the competition used to come up with the design was nothing more than a well-planned public relations campaign.

“The project is courageous and dr

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