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Saint Petersburg Heritage Status Threatened By Gazprom Skyscraper
Russian gas corporation Gazprom is planning to build a 1,322 foot (403m) high skyscraper in the middle of Saint Petersburg's historical district. The glass structure was approved in a government meeting on...
created by Annina Bergman | 8 wks ago | updated 8 wks ago
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318 views | 34 recommendations | 10 comments
Who will Save the Heritage Buildings in Shanghai?
I recently read this article about architect Ruan Yisan trying to save architectural heritage in China. Whenever I read something like this, either about someone trying to save an old building or demolishing of...
created by rumana husain | 13 wks ago | updated 13 wks ago
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114 views | 12 recommendations | 3 comments
Michael Kagan PHD Conversation on Shavuot-Giving of the Decalogue
This is an amazing interview with Dr. Michael Kagan on the story of the upcoming Jewish Holiday Shavuot. It is for everyone regardless of religious or spiritual affiliation. He speaks on the meanings behind the... Well-Known Japanese Architect Pays First Visit to Vietnam
Tadao Ando, a world-famous architect, met with Vietnamese colleagues and students last night in Hanoi.The National Convention Hall had no empty seat last night. Young architects and thousands of architecture students took advantage of the opportunity to learn about the... A Pakistani Architect's Profile
This is a profile of my husband, published in today's paper. Mukhtar Husain: An Inspiration Unto Others by Amra Ali " Mukhtar Husain’s strong bias towards modesty is reflected in his architectural projects in...
created by rumana husain | 49 wks ago | updated 49 wks ago
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905 views | 27 recommendations | 9 comments
Architect of Sydney Opera House dies
Jorn Utzon, the architect behind the famous Sydney Opera House, has died at the age of 90 after a heart attack."Mr Utzon, an award-winning architect, put "Denmark on the world map with his great talent," said...Chanel Handbag Art Exhibit in New York's Central Park
The transient Chanel Mobile Art pavilion, designed by Zaha Hadid, has landed in New York's Central Park at Rumsey Playfield to showcase the work of 15 artists and pieces they've created that were inspired by...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 47 wks ago
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11136 views | 0 recommendations | 11 comments
S F Rodrigues Will Deicate Le Corbusier Centre to Public on Monday
"Chandigarh (Mera Chandigarh): The Chandigarh Administration has decided to make Le Corbusier centre at Old Architects' Office in Sector 19-B in the city.Chandigarh administrator S.F. Rodrigues on October 6 will dedicate this center to public." Frank Gehry comes to London... at last.
Construction is nearly complete on the Serpentine Gallery Pavilion 2008 - the first project by the legendary architect, Frank Gehry, to be built in Britain. Perhaps best known for his glittering,... Beijing: Bird's Nest is Ready for the Olympics
The centerpiece of Beijing's Olympic construction, the Bird's Nest, is complete, according to officials. No word, though, on air quality, as every photo I see of this admittedly awesome structure is darkened by...
created by Jordan Yerman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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327 views | 0 recommendations | 2 comments
Worlds first Moving skyscraper
"Construction of the world's first moving building, a 80-storey tower with revolving floors which give it an ever-shifting shape, is due to begin. The Dynamic Tower, which will be built in Dubai, will feature 80... Plans for World's First Rotating Skyscraper Unveiled
Perhaps unsurprisingly, the world's first rotating skyscraper will be built in the futuristic desert metropolis of Dubai. The second rotatoscraper, however, will be located in Moscow a city, apparently, in dire...
created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
751 views | 14 recommendations | 5 comments
751 views | 14 recommendations | 5 comments
'Vancouverism' lauded at London architecture festival
What in the sam hill is Vancouverism, you're asking. Vancouver's city planning philosophy is such a hit with architects they've come up with a new name for it. Apparently we're good at building a dense city that... London Festival of Architecture
London becomes a huge installation site as of this weekend, thanks to the London Festival of Architecture. Visitors can marvel, and residents can look at their city anew. lectures, demonstrations,...
created by Jordan Yerman | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
293 views | 20 recommendations | 5 comments
293 views | 20 recommendations | 5 comments
Altered Martin Luther King memorial statue
The 28-foot statue planned for Martin Luther King Jr national memorial is getting a bit of a makeover. The US Commission of Fine Arts has agreed to change the face of the statue as before they said he looked 'too...
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