Tag #Architecture

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Patission Street: Transformation Reflects Athens' Shifting Social Landscape

Patission Street in Athens, once a symbol of middle-class life (1920-1980), has drastically changed due to demolitions and redevelopment, leading to the loss of grand buildings like the Golandri apartment building, reflecting broader societal shifts and impacting historical preservation.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Barlinnie Prison: Proposed Category A Listing

Historic Environment Scotland (HES) launched a public consultation until January 22 to determine if Scotland's largest prison, HMP Barlinnie, will be listed as a Category A building for its unique representation of 19th-century Scottish prison design and its role in the history of criminal justice.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Indiana Town's Architectural Transformation

The small Indiana city of Columbus became an unlikely modernist mecca due to a unique architectural program initiated by industrialist Joseph Irwin Miller, who, from the 1940s onward, commissioned renowned architects to design public buildings, transforming the city into a hub of architectural innov...

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Quality Education
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Hamburg Bunker's Green Transformation Attracts Nearly One Million Visitors

Hamburg's repurposed WWII bunker, now featuring a rooftop garden and mountain path, has drawn nearly one million visitors since its summer opening, demonstrating the success of combining historical preservation with urban green spaces and hospitality.

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Oetker Collection to Open Luxury Hotel in Saint-Tropez in 2027

Oetker Collection will open a 53-room luxury hotel in Saint-Tropez, France, in 2027, featuring an infinity pool, wellness center, and multiple restaurants, blending the elegance of the Côte d'Azur with the rustic charm of Provence; this marks the company's continued expansion into prime global desti...

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Wales Millennium Centre Celebrates 20 Successful Years

The Wales Millennium Centre, opened November 26, 2004, celebrates its 20th anniversary, having hosted numerous world-class acts and becoming a significant cultural landmark in Cardiff Bay, Wales, following an earlier failed project and secured funding from the Millennium Commission and Welsh governm...

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Notre Dame's Restoration: A Symbol of French Capability Amidst Political Discord

President Macron's claim that Notre Dame's restoration symbolizes national unity is ironically juxtaposed against France's recent political turmoil; however, the efficient, five-year completion of the project, involving thousands, exemplifies France's capacity for large-scale undertakings.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
nrc.nl
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Ten Notable Architectural Projects in the Netherlands

Ten notable architectural projects in the Netherlands, completed recently, showcase diverse styles and functions, from residential and commercial buildings to cultural institutions, reflecting innovative design approaches, material choices, and integration with existing urban landscapes.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
faz.net
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Frankfurt's Urban Development: Neglecting Community Needs

The closure of a community kiosk in Frankfurt's Westend due to pandemic restrictions, followed by its acquisition by a high-rise developer, highlights a broader pattern of neglecting community needs in urban development projects, exemplified by similar issues with the Schauspielhaus relocation and p...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
zeit.de
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"Hamburg Bunker Attracts Nearly One Million Visitors Since Opening"

"Hamburg's repurposed WWII bunker, featuring a rooftop garden and memorial, has attracted nearly one million visitors since its summer opening, with daily attendance remaining high even in winter, despite its capacity of 2,000 simultaneous visitors and the inclusion of 23,000 plants and a 560m long ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Chrysler Building: A Rivalry That Shaped a Skyscraper

Fueled by a professional rivalry between former partners William van Alen and Harold Craig Severance, the Chrysler Building's construction in 1930, culminating in a secretly added antenna, secured its title as the world's tallest structure until the Empire State Building's completion.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Macron to Visit Notre Dame Before Reopening

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Notre Dame Cathedral before its official reopening on December 7-8, marking the completion of a €700 million restoration project following a devastating 2019 fire.

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