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Bofill Foundation Headquarters, Barcelona, Spain

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This transformative refurbishment project not only revitalizes a historic building but also celebrates the dynamic interplay between past and present, harmoniously weaving together architectural heritage and contemporary design. Since 2009, it is a research and action laboratory focused on education as a lever for social improvement.

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Reports that Christo and Jeanne-Claude's final project is set to be built "misleading"

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The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation has denied reports that the duo's Mastaba project is set to be realised in the UAE as it still doesn't have government authorisation. After Jeanne-Claude passed away in 2009 and Christo in 2020 the work to realise their vision has continued, as per their wishes.

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Parks of the 21st Century

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Opened in 2009, it now attracts nearly 8 million visitors a year. I can only guess that this contemporary undertaking was enabled by Newhouse's wealth (she is the widow of publishing magnate S.I. The High Line in New York is an early example of how an obsolete railroad could be transformed.

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Charles F. Bloszies inserts glass addition into San Francisco cathedral complex

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The addition is "a contemporary metal and glass structure that fits comfortably among the venerated landmark buildings it connects, capturing previously unavailable views of the cathedral and the city beyond" said the Office of Charles F.

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Competition launched to extend MAXXI museum by Zaha Hadid Architects

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Launched as part of a project called the Grande MAXXI Master Plan , the competition invites proposals for a two-storey multifunctional extension to the contemporary art museum. Organised by the MAXXI Foundation , the Grande MAXXI Master Plan and extension are slated for completion in 2026. Revamp responds to "new world".

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The 50 most powerful women in architecture and design

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Galilee does this primarily through The World Around , a non-profit platform she launched at the end of 2019 to host discussions about the most pressing issues facing contemporary architecture including climate change, social equity and ecology. The title now belongs to St. Regis Chicago , which was also completed by Gang in 2020.

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Francis Kéré announced as Pritzer Architecture Laureate 2022

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Diébédo Francis Kéré, architect, educator and social activist, has been selected as the 2022 Laureate of the Pritzker Architecture Prize, announced Tom Pritzker, Chairman of The Hyatt Foundation. Kéré founded his practice, Kéré Architecture GmbH, in Berlin, and a Non-profit Organization, Kéré Foundation e.V.,