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- This new museum is repurposed from the pain of the past Tue, 26 Jul 22, 1:30amIn an event attended by Queen Margrethe II of Denmark, the country’s new refugee museum has officially been inaugurated. The project was a collaborative effort between designers Bjarke Ingels Group and exhibition designers...
- Historic Frank Lloyd Wright building to be destroyed in 5 days - unless it's bought Sat, 6 Jan 18, 10:30amFor the first time in more than 40 years, we're about to lose a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed building. The beautiful Lockridge Medical Clinic building in Whitefish, Montana was designed by Wright in 1958 and is one of his...
- This historic village in France is on sale for $175,000 – but there’s a catch Thu, 7 Apr 16, 3:00amIf you've always wanted to own a picturesque French village, a once in a lifetime opportunity has just opened up: the village of Baudin, near the Swiss border, is going up for sale via auction...
- Beautiful brick and glass elevator connects old and new parts of historic Catalan town Sat, 14 Nov 15, 2:14amThe elevator is located at the foot of the fortress and connects the old town with the modernized urban area, divided by the Llobregat river. The old town was once only accessible via a steep and uneven staircase, making...
- Architects and other building experts called on to aid in Nepal’s post-earthquake recovery Sat, 2 May 15, 2:12amThe Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), has teamed up with the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to "help identify Nepalese nationals or others with local or regional experience...
- Earthquake levels Nepal’s beautiful historic buildings Wed, 29 Apr 15, 2:15amAs the death toll from Nepal continues to rise, impacting roughly eight million people according to the UN, one can't help but wonder how the country will ever achieve its former splendor after this devastating earthquake...
- A Clever Façade of Corten Steel Shutters Revitalizes San Vincente Ferrer Home in Madrid Wed, 7 Nov 12, 10:59pmRead the rest of A Clever Façade of Corten Steel Shutters Revitalizes San Vincente Ferrer Home in Madrid Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "energy efficiency", Corten steel, Daylighting, eco design,...
- A Clever Façade of Corten Steel Shutters Spiffs Up the San Vincente Ferrer in Madrid Wed, 7 Nov 12, 10:59pmRead the rest of A Clever Façade of Corten Steel Shutters Spiffs Up the San Vincente Ferrer in Madrid Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "energy efficiency", Corten steel, Daylighting, eco design,...
- Spectacular Japanese Vertical Garden Clads the Picardy Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry in France Tue, 23 Oct 12, 3:05amRead the rest of Spectacular Japanese Vertical Garden Clads the Picardy Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry in France Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Amiens, Botanical, Chartier-Corbasson...
- Spectacular Japanese-style Vertical Garden Clads the Picardy Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry in France Mon, 22 Oct 12, 11:14pmRead the rest of Spectacular Japanese-style Vertical Garden Clads the Picardy Regional Chamber of Commerce and Industry in France Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Amiens, Botanical, Chartier-Corbasson...
- Sticky Rice is 1,500 Year Old Secret to Super-Strong Chinese Buildings Wed, 2 Jun 10, 3:06amPhoto by Bridgette Meinhold Sticky rice, which has been a staple of the Chinese diet for centuries, also played a huge role in the construction of their ultra-durable cities and walls...