Although it sounds like urban legend, this futuristic building was inspired by a baked potato served to the architect during a dinner for the American Institute of Architects.

它象一个城市的传奇，但这所未来派的建筑设计灵感却来源于美国建筑学院建筑师们宴会上提供的烤土豆。

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In addition, in 2010, founder Peter Bohlin received the American Institute of Architects' Gold Medal, the highest honor for lifetime achievement.

此外，在2010年，创始人彼得·博林获得了美国建筑师学会金奖和代表最高荣誉的终身成就奖。

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Norman Foster won the Pulitzer Prize and the American Institute of Architects Gold Award for architecture.

世界各地都有他设计的非凡的建筑，诺曼·福斯特赢得了普利策奖、美国建筑师协会建筑金奖。

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All this not only drew sightseers, it won the American Institute of Architects' honour award for urban design.

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But separate data this week from the American Institute of Architects suggests that design for future projects, including commercial and industrial construction, is slowing.

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The American Institute of Architects has found that renovation projects are increasingly spanning nontraditional features like computer stations or recharging areas for electronic devices, built-in recycling centers and wine storage areas as well.

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