• By LISA KATAYAMA
    Jan 28, 2008 8:00 AM 1,781
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    Niiice: Borat's Homeland Gets A Space Pyramid
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    Kazakhstan's Highest Peak is a Pyramid-Shaped Alien Ship

    Astana, Kazakhstan, has a new entertainment center that looks like a transparent pyramid-shaped alien ship. Designed by British architecture firm Foster and Partners, the structure arises from a 220 yard elliptical base and provides an indoor park, shopping venues, shelter from extreme weather conditions, and—perhaps most importantly—a dramatic image change from Borat's horse-drawn car and prostitute sister. Foster and Partners


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