It will also be expected to design exhibitions on clean technologies to raise public awareness.

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If there's a danger that the museum's bold design could overwhelm the collection and exhibitions, Mr. Rush doesn't see it.

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The city whose historical treasures tend to outshine its thriving and compelling contemporary-design scene is aiming to rectify that, and to make headlines for something other than bad news, by launching the Istanbul Design Biennial, an ambitious pair of exhibitions and related activities that will run through December 12.

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The chosen artist, who will be appointed on 12 December, will work with community groups, businesses, and schools during the design stage, through a series of workshops, exhibitions, demonstrations and talks.

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The goal of both exhibitions has been to showcase the achievements of modernism: good affordable design that can be bought by just about anyone.

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The Danish Architecture Centre on the waterfront in the Christianshavn area focuses on design for the built environment and offers guided tours of changing exhibitions, with an emphasis on environmentally-sustainable architecture.

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More importantly, the building is a venue for temporary exhibitions, workshops and forums that continue to promote innovation and experimentation in Finnish design and architecture.

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