Tag #Architecture

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Jaén: Renaissance Architecture, Castles, and Olive Oil

Jaén, Spain, a city rich in Renaissance architecture and castles, offers stunning views from the Parador de Jaén hotel overlooking the Sierra Morena mountains, and is known for its olive oil production.

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16% Bias Score

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theguardian.com
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Five Finalists Chosen for Queen Elizabeth II Memorial Design

Five teams, including Norman Foster's, have been shortlisted to design a UK national memorial to Queen Elizabeth II, following a selection process that excluded King Charles, despite past architectural disagreements.

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44% Bias Score

dw.com
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Global Fate of Brutalist Architecture: Preservation Battles and Adaptive Reuse

Brutalism, a controversial architectural style using exposed concrete, faces global threats of demolition and neglect, with some buildings successfully repurposed while others face uncertain futures despite preservation efforts.

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40% Bias Score

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forbes.com
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Kazakhstan Tourism Booms with 15 Million Visitors in 2024

Kazakhstan's tourism sector experienced a surge in 2024, with an estimated 15 million foreign visitors drawn to its economic progress, improved infrastructure, and unique attractions, ranging from national parks to modern architecture and cultural experiences.

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52% Bias Score

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faz.net
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Frankfurt's "Gloria" Tower: Design and Construction

Henning Larsen Architects' design for Frankfurt's "Gloria" skyscraper, a 195-meter-high mixed-use building with offices, hotel, and cultural spaces, prioritizes historical preservation of an adjacent building and begins construction in 2024, despite pending lease agreements, to be completed by 2030.

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44% Bias Score

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faz.net
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Norway's PoMo Museum: Art, Architecture, and a Focus on Female Artists

The PoMo museum in Trondheim, Norway, opened this weekend, showcasing a collection from public and private sources including the Reitan couple, housed in a renovated post office and designed by India Mahdavi. It features rotating exhibitions aiming for 60% female artists and integrates art and archi...

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52% Bias Score

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sueddeutsche.de
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NYC's Skyline Views: A Competitive Market for Breathtaking Experiences

New York City's observation decks, ranging from the classic Empire State Building to modern attractions like 'The Edge' and One Vanderbilt's 'Summit', offer diverse experiences and prices, reflecting the city's competitive tourism market and technological advancements.

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52% Bias Score

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elpais.com
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Trump's Executive Order Promotes Neoclassical Architecture, Sparking Controversy

Donald Trump's executive order mandates neoclassical, regional, or traditional styles for federal buildings, sparking controversy by overlooking diverse American architectural heritage and potentially symbolizing an authoritarian approach to national identity.

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72% Bias Score

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Darmstadt to Build Mathildenhöhe Visitor Center

Darmstadt will build a visitor center for its UNESCO World Heritage Art Nouveau Mathildenhöhe district, driven by its economic and cultural value; renovations on the exhibition building are complete.

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20% Bias Score

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faz.net
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Chanut's Award-Winning Observatory Design of 1904

Ferdinand Chanut's 1904 design for an astronomical observatory, "Projet d'observatoire astronomique," a unique dome-shaped structure, won an award at the Salon des artistes français, showcasing a blend of minimalist architecture and artistic influences.

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24% Bias Score

Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
theguardian.com
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Kéré Designs Sankara Mausoleum in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's first national hero, Thomas Sankara, will have a mausoleum designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Francis Kéré, who is using traditional earth-based building techniques and local labor in Ouagadougou to create a sustainable and community-focused memorial.

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28% Bias Score

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smh.com.au
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Sydney Fish Market Nears Completion Despite Delays and Financial Concerns

The $836 million Sydney Fish Market building's roof is complete, despite delays, cost overruns, and the company's financial struggles, with an expected November 2024 opening and plans for a broader waterfront redevelopment.

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56% Bias Score

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