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Building: Scottish Parliament Building
Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Completion: 2004
Architect: Enric Miralles
Structural Engineer: ARUP
Main Contractor: Bovis Lend Lease

AE Interests: This multipurpose complex houses committee rooms, debating chambers and administration offices. The unique design is meant to reflect the Scottish landscape, its people and its culture; especially the bay windows which are made of  stainless steel and framed in oak, with oak lattices covering the glass. The structure has won many awards including the 2005 Stirling Prize.