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		<title>Lamu Residence</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 23:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Off the northern coast of Kenya, on the island of Lamu, a house captures the spirit of its owner and is site.  Building on Lamu is never easy.  This centuries old island, with an old town that is a UNESCO protected Cultural Heritage Site, is accessible only by boat or air, and cars are not allowed.

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Despite the challenges, owner Suno Kay Osterweis, an aficionado of the local swahili culture, and architect Claudio Modola, worked together to create a home that celebrates local aesthetics and building forms. ]]></description>
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		<title>Gando Primary School</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2009 20:05:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Inspired by one man's dream to improve the educational facilities of his village, the primary school in Gando, Burkina Faso, is an extraordinary achievement in philantrophy, design, and constructions methods.]]></description>
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