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    The Only Way Is Up: The Venice Biennale and Vertical Living

    The Venice Architecture Biennale used to showcase landmarks by star architects. This year the stars of the show were exploding mega-cities, like Los Angeles, São Paolo and Shanghai.

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    By Frances Anderton • Sep 19, 2006 • 30m Listen

    The Venice Architecture Biennale used to showcase landmarks by star architects. This year the stars of the show were exploding mega-cities, like Los Angeles, São Paolo and Shanghai. Frances Anderton, just back from the Biennale, discusses what designers and architects are doing to make life more liveable in the megalopolis.

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      The Only Way Is Up: The Venice Biennale and Vertical Living

      The Venice Architecture Biennale used to showcase landmarks by star architects. This year the stars of the show were exploding mega-cities, like Los Angeles, São Paolo and Shanghai.

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      Frances Anderton

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      The Only Way Is Up: The Venice Biennale and Vertical Living

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