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Iraq's Mosul Cultural Museum partially reopens following yearslong restoration

Archinect

The Mosul Cultural Museum was targeted and almost destroyed by the so-called Islamic State (Isis) when the terrorist group took over the Iraqi city in 2014. Less than a decade later, the partially restored museum has restarted its activities once again.

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11 projects win in 2022 North American Copper in Architecture Awards

Archinect

Inaugurated in 2008, the award recognizes outstanding applications of the material in restoration projects and new construction on the continent. The Copper Development Association (CDA) in unison with the Copper Alliance has named the eleven 2022 winners of the annual North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA).

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1,000 Blog Posts!

SW Oregon Architect

This post marks my one thousandth entry since I started SW Oregon Architect back in 2008. Consider this an immodest list of SW Oregon Architect ’s “greatest hits” since I started the blog in 2008. Yes, it’s true! I embarked on my blogging journey with only modest goals.

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News: 11 projects win in 2022 North American Copper in Architecture Awards

Bustler

Inaugurated in 2008, the award recognizes outstanding applications of the material in restoration projects and new construction on the continent. The Copper Development Association (CDA) in unison with the Copper Alliance has named the eleven 2022 winners of the annual North American Copper in Architecture Awards (NACIA).

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Event: CNU30.Oklahoma City | Resilient Together

Bustler

Event Date: Mar 23, 2022 - Mar 26, 2022; Event City: Oklahoma City, OK, US The story of Oklahoma City is one of self determination, of overcoming obstacles, and of investing together - again and again. Join us in Oklahoma City for the 30th annual Congress for the New Urbanism.

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The Downtown Riverfront Park is Open!

SW Oregon Architect

The City of Eugene celebrated the grand opening of the new Downtown Riverfront Park this weekend. The City of Eugene and Eugene Water & Electric Board first discussed the potential of a new park as part of the greater Downtown Riverfront redevelopment in 2008; I have tracked its design progress ever since. River overlook.

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Plantea Estudio plays with light and shadow for Acid cafe interior

Deezen

Taking over a former gem store on a busy street in the Justicia district, the Acid cafe and bakeshop was designed to provide a place for quiet conversation away from the bustle of the city. The studio was founded in 2008 by brothers Luis and Lorenzo Gil.

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