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    Town and City Halls

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    FOSTER'S NEW CITY HALL

    At first glance, you would hardly believe it is a public service building. Looking more like a moon base landing unit than a city hall, the Greater London Authority (GLA) building is the latest addition to London's skyline from the firm of Foster and Partners. — Published 2003.0226

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