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Architecture Special: Religious Buildings And Small Spaces

Architect Mario Botta explains why he's designed 12 new churches and a synagogue

New religious buildings are springing up in cities all round the world. The architect Mario Botta has recently designed 12 remarkable churches and a synagogue. Is he surprised at the renewed interest in spiritual building?

Also on the programme: The architect behind the 'backpack house' - with a spare room 'hung' on the back to maximise space in small areas - explains his concept.

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26 minutes

大象传媒 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project