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The strangest architecture competition ever?

March 13, 2026 · 35 min

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What's the deal with the mysterious competition to design a new "world wonder"? And how did Apple manage to halve the price of its least expensive laptop?

In this episode, Dezeen features editor Nat Barker and design editor Jennifer Hahn discuss proposals for a huge new landmark in Rotterdam aimed at inspiring people to reduce their carbon footprints.

Then, they consider the significance of the new Apple MacBook Neo.

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