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Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Eastern Bloc Architecture: 50 Buildings that Defined an Era is a new, collaborative series by The Calvert Journal and ArchDaily highlighting iconic architecture that has shaped the Eastern world. Every week, both publications will be releasing a list rounding up five Eastern Bloc building projects. Stay tuned for updates!

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Sci-fi cinemas

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Trailblazing churches and controversial city buildings

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Communist culture and socialist sports

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Monolithic housing blocks

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Monumental museums and memorials

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Historic hotels

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Eccentric public buildings

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Colossal libraries

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Scientific superstructures

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Futuristic hotels and avant-garde resorts

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Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

Power and architecture

Eastern Bloc architecture: 50 buildings that defined an era

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