Seattle is its own unique city, cultivating its cultural image at its own beat, but along the way has created buildings that are both loved and hated.
Lagos, a growing megacity, is trying to move forward and out of poverty with sound transport policies and building infrastructure - but it will have to tackle crime as well to shake what seems like a fearsome reputation.
Are the fun colors in the marketing for Les Halles used to deflect from a more serious architectural debate?