The America's Cup Building, also known locally as ''Veles e Vents'', is located in

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, Spain. The building was designed by the British architect David Chipperfield and inaugurated in 2006. The design has won numerous architectural awards, including the 2006 Emirates Glass LEAF Award and the

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in 2007. It was also nominated for the

Stirling Prize The Royal Institute of British Architects Stirling Prize is a British prize for excellence in architecture. It is named after the architect James Stirling, organised and awarded annually by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The S ...

in 2007.

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External links

Archiplanet: America's Cup Pavilion
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