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Foreign structures may provide hint of the shape of things to come

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So what should the multibillion-dollar landmark on the Tamar site look like? Architects and lawmakers shared their views with the South China Morning Post when we showed them a selection of the world's finest civic buildings.

According to the government's specifications, the complex should be 'modern, functional and operational'. It should have a high block for the various departments, and a low block for the chief executive's office.

It should also:

express Hong Kong's cultural heritage;

reflect the city's international status;

articulate Hong Kong's dignity and stability; and

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