Tag #Architecture

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Chrysler Building: An Art Deco Icon

The Chrysler Building, completed in May 1930, briefly held the title of world's tallest building, showcasing Art Deco design with innovative materials and ornamentation, reflecting the era's architectural experimentation and competition, ultimately becoming a lasting icon of New York City.

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Villa Tugendhat: Modernist Masterpiece and Site of the Velvet Divorce

Villa Tugendhat, a 1930s modernist home designed by Mies van der Rohe in Brno, Czechoslovakia, was seized by Nazis, later hosting the 1992 Velvet Divorce agreement splitting Czechoslovakia peacefully, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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Biophilic Design: Enhancing Brain Function Through Nature-Inspired Environments

Biophilic design, integrating natural elements into buildings, improves cognitive function and reduces stress; studies show it lowers cortisol, boosts mood, and enhances productivity, especially crucial given that people spend over 90% of their time indoors.

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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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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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Cadiz Customs Building's Protected Status Under Review, Demolition Possible

The 1950s Cadiz Customs building, a focal point in a long-running urban development dispute, may be demolished after its protected status comes under review, raising questions about historical preservation and urban planning in Cadiz.

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Rare Frank Lloyd Wright Lamp to Auction for $5 Million

A rare Frank Lloyd Wright Double-Pedestal lamp from the 1904 Dana-Thomas House is to be auctioned at Sotheby's on May 13th, with an estimated sale price of $3 million to $5 million, reflecting its historical significance and rarity.

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ONE DUBNOV: Jerusalem Luxury Development Blends Heritage and Modernity

In Jerusalem's Talbiyeh, the ONE DUBNOV residential project, designed by Yoma Architects, respectfully integrates a restored 1950s villa into a new luxury development, blending historical preservation with modern design to enhance Jerusalem's Cultural Mile.

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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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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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