These 10 colourful buildings from around the world show just how much colour can make a difference in architecture, transforming a building from commonplace to an international icon. 

1. The 'hippie houses' of Haight Street, San Francisco - USA

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2. Nanyang Primary School and Kindergarten - Singapore

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3. Carabanchel 24 (Madrid) - Spain

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4. Houses of Cinque Terre - Italy

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5. Canton Tower - China

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6. Sri Siva Subramaniya Temple - Fiji

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7. Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - US

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8. Bo-Kaap homes, Cape Town - South Africa

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9. Mornington Bathing Boxes - Australia

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10. Happy Rizzi House - Germany

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