Tag #Architecture

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Macron's Push for Building Rehabilitation Undermined by Conflicting Policies

French President Macron advocates for architectural rehabilitation as a primary principle in urban development, but this is undermined by budget cuts for ecological transition, leading to cost-driven renovations that disregard architectural design and homogenize urban landscapes.

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Decaying Piraeus Buildings Reveal Lost Architectural Heritage

In Piraeus, Greece, the ruins of a large interwar building at 15 Tsamadou Street, displaying Jugendstil and Art Deco elements, and the surviving Gabriel Building on Gounare Street, exemplify the loss of significant pre-war commercial architecture due to post-war demolitions, highlighting the city's ...

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nos.nl
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800-Year-Old Remains Found at The Hague's Binnenhof, Reshaping Understanding of its History

Nearly 800-year-old building remains were discovered during renovations at the Binnenhof in The Hague, revealing that the 13th-century complex was significantly larger than previously believed, suggesting an ambitious attempt to project power and wealth; the renovation project, initially budgeted at...

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nos.nl
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Restored Maastricht City Wall Now 'Strongest Fortification in the Netherlands'

After a section of Maastricht's historic city wall collapsed in March 2019, a six-year, €10 million restoration project has been completed, using mostly original stones and resulting in what engineers call the "strongest fortification in the Netherlands".

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elmundo.es
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Spanish Pavilion Highlights "Internalities" in Architecture

The Spanish Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale (July 5-November 23) displays 16 Spanish architectural projects under the theme "Internalities," showcasing designs that mitigate past environmental damage using local resources and traditional techniques, highlighting a new generation of envi...

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Building Design's Impact on Mental Wellness

New research emphasizes the significant impact of building design on mental well-being, with features like natural light and green spaces improving mental health while poor design can worsen it; this is increasingly influencing the design of new residential and commercial buildings in the U.S., aimi...

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Finnish Design: A Key to National Happiness

Finnish Design Shop's CEO, Teemu Kiiski, discusses how design and architecture contribute to Finland's happiness ranking, highlighting the principles of simplicity, functionality, sustainability, and accessibility of well-designed products, along with the integration of nature into daily life and pu...

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Eight of the World's Most Colorful Places

A BBC News Mundo article highlights eight of the most colorful inhabited places in Latin America and the world, detailing their unique histories and the cultural significance behind their vibrant color palettes.

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nos.nl
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800-Year-Old Remains Reveal Larger 13th-Century Binnenhof

Renovations at the Binnenhof in The Hague unearthed nearly 800-year-old building remains, revealing a 13th-century complex significantly larger than previously known, showcasing the Counts of Holland's ambition for power and wealth through grand architecture.

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liberation.fr
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French Urban Renewal Project Prioritizes Resident-Built Additions

A 12 million euro urban renewal project in Mérignac, France's Beutre neighborhood, completed in 2024, preserved resident-built home additions, resulting in expanded living spaces and significant energy savings, demonstrating a community-centered approach to urban development.

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liberation.fr
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Dijon Housing Project Showcases Adaptable "Neutral" Rooms

Architect Sophie Delhay's "Quadrata" social housing project in Dijon, France, completed in 2019, uses identical 13-square-meter rooms to create adaptable apartments responding to diverse contemporary lifestyles and family structures.

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kathimerini.gr
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1955 Athens: A Lost Architectural Landscape Near Havteia

A 1955 photograph reveals the former appearance of Athens' Panepistimio Street, showcasing the 'Hermes' hotel and other neoclassical buildings near Havteia, which were later demolished in the 1960s, reflecting a period of rapid urban transformation.

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