01Palagama model, a Sri Lankan resort designed and owned by Balmond
02Hands-on design work
03The London studios with over a dozen young international architects
04Orbit, designed with Anish Kapoor
05Break-out design meeting
06Concepts and working models of past, present and future designs
07Cecil Balmond working on models
08Cecil’s son John Balmond who runs Palagama Beach resort in Sri Lanka
09Milan Viaduct project working model
10Models for project in Southeast Asia
11Working model of Nebula for Targetti and Louis Poulsen
12Designs for US college project
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