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Published in 5/2024 - Crossing the Borders

Interview

Destination USA? – In Discussion with Ala Architects

Laura Koskela

Some Scandinavian architecture firms have gained footing in the USA. For example, the Danish office Bjarke Ingels Group has designed many buildings in New York. The Spiral, an office skyscraper on the right foreground, was completed in 2023. Photo: Laurian Ghinițoiu

Ala Architects has designed buildings throughout Europe, but so far none of their designs have made it to the United States. Why is that?

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