Plenty of office buildings are boxy and uninspiring, but every now and then they border on being works of art.
Ahead of the World Architecture Festival this November, the WAF has released its shortlist for the most beautiful office buildings in the world.
They hail from all over the world — from India to Sweden to Australia — and they encompass a range of styles.
These are the buildings that might make long commutes just a little bit more gratifying.
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In São Paulo, Brazil, architecture firm Guilherme Torres Studio followed the designs of its other international offices by creating a brutalist-style building with a touch of modernity.
Architect: Studio Guilherme Torres
The interior features "floating" black panels that can swing open or closed to transform conference room spaces into open-office layouts.
Architect: Studio Guilherme Torres
In Nanjing, China, just south of Beijing, the restored Lai Yard features a mixture of stone and glass exteriors.
Architect: Minggu Design
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