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Bilbao effect

Bilbao effect
 n.— «Indeed, that breakthrough structure even spawned what is known as the “Bilbao effect,” the transformation of unknown or little-known places through architecture—something Denver hopes to capitalize on.» —“As art and a home for art, it succeeds” by Kyle MacMillan Denver Post (Colorado) Oct. 5, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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