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The year 1964 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.

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Buildings and structures

Buildings opened

Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan Yoyogi National Gymnasium 1 II.jpg
Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan

Buildings completed

Snowdon Aviary, London Zoo Snowdon Aviary at London Zoo, England-16Aug2009.jpg
Snowdon Aviary, London Zoo
St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo, Japan 2018 St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo 2.jpg
St. Mary's Cathedral, Tokyo, Japan
The Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France 02 Fondation Maeght.JPG
The Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul-de-Vence, France

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Deaths

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