University of Southampton Explores Pineapple Symbolism in Architecture and Design
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Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
A project at the University of Southampton explores the history and symbolism of pineapples in architecture and design, along with proposals on weeds' impact on biodiversity and celebrating female botanists.
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"Sinister history of the pineapple" project among University of Southampton proposals
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