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

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A pale green metal was chosen for the extension The addition utilises a 2009 outdoor terrace structure as the foundation – and serves as the new focal point, opening views from the school's entrance to the cathedral's stained glass windows. A wide corridor connects the addition to the rest of the school.

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Places in Time I

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Detroit Modern: 1935–1985 by Peter Forguson, photography by Amy Claeys, published by Visual Profile Books , November 2022 ( Amazon / Bookshop ) Frank Lloyd Wright's Unity Temple: A Good Time Place Reborn by Pat Cannon, photography by James Caulfield, published by Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, December 2022 ( Amazon / Bookshop ) A.

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Ten projects by RIBA Stirling Prize-winner Niall McLaughlin Architects

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The home's monolithic exterior is contrasted by its French oak-lined interior walls that frame full-height windows. As part of the renovation , the studio restored the building's existing library and dining area and extended it with offices, social spaces, student accommodation, a cafe and a student bar. House at Goleen, 2009.

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Natural Wonder: 10 Examples of Arkansas’ Elaborate Institutional Architecture

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Reynolds Foundation to revamp the museum, introduce new interactive exhibits, and create an outdoor science skywalk focused on adventure and learning. Twin stairwells between the restoration and addition bring daylight and activity into the building, fostering a sense of connection between old and new.

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Green Means Go: 6 of the World’s Highest Rated LEED Certified Buildings

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LEED 2009 Platinum. The building itself relies on several passive heating and cooling strategies, beginning with a high-performance, highly insulated exterior wall cladding — a locally-sourced wood that does not require sealant or staining. Frick Environmental Center by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.

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David Alan Chipperfield announced as Pritzker Architecture Laureate 2023

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He is assured without hubris, consistently avoiding trendiness to confront and sustain the connections between tradition and innovation, serving history and humanity,” comments Tom Pritzker, Chairman of the Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the award.

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2023 Pritzker Architecture Prize Winner

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He is assured without hubris, consistently avoiding trendiness to confront and sustain the connections between tradition and innovation, serving history and humanity,” comments Tom Pritzker, Chairman of the Hyatt Foundation, which sponsors the award. We choose ourselves, and the concept of only protecting the best is not enough.