Why wait until December to survey the year's best buildings? Nary a third of the way through 2012, Mark Byrnes has shared his list of the most interesting buildings so far.
It's already been an exciting year for architectural enthusiasts, as Byrnes photo essay of "the most eye-catching buildings to open up so far this year" reveals. Selections include the New Headquarters of the Historical Archives in Guadalajara, Spain, designed by Rojo/ Fernandez-Shaw, the Ginkgo Project in Beekbergen, Netherlands, designed by Casanova + Hernandez, and the Prosecutor's Office in Tbilisi, Georgia, designed by Architects of Invention.
FULL STORY: 2012's Most Interesting Buildings So Far

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New Jersey Lawsuit Targets Rent-Setting Algorithms
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Washington Legislature Passes Rent Increase Cap
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