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World's largest museum captured ahead of opening in Egypt

Deezen

In the photos shared by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the colossal building, also known as the Giza Museum, is framed against the Pyramids of Giza. The studio completed the concrete shell of the Grand Egyptian Museum in 2015 and, at the time, opening was projected for 2018.

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In Portland, Oregon, the Paths to Homeownership Are Multiplying

Dwell

At his firm, Oregon Homeworks, permit applications are flying out the door. Thompson’s business is alive and thriving; every one of its recent projects has turned a profit, he says, and financing hasn’t been too hard. Minneapolis made a splash when it legalized triplexes citywide in 2018.

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News: Harvard GSD reveals four 2023 Wheelwright Prize finalists

Bustler

In 2018, she was named as an AIGA Design + Diversity Conference National Fellow. The same year, she was featured in The American Institute of Architects' (AIA) Emerging Professionals Exhibition 2018 for Mobile Makers. s Awards for Research in 2018 and 2020. She is also a 2022 Graham Foundation Grantee.

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Gluck+ places colourful facades on affordable housing block in Brooklyn

Deezen

Designed by New York firm Gluck+ , the development consists of two buildings, both of which rise seven levels and are meant to be "sympathetic to the low-lying neighboring homes". The project was funded by a combination of city capital funds, low-income housing tax credits, tax-exempt bonds, debt and equity financing.

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"Important to have architecture be part of the NFL" says Peter Eisenman

Deezen

So Glendale, which had nothing at the time, said 'we'll step up and finance to project' and it was really exciting. Now, to see it evolve and continue to host global events is personally gratifying, and affirming to our approach as a firm." None of the big towns would take it," said Eisenman. "So

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Meet the judges for The Brit List Awards 2023

Hotel Designs

Brian Messana, Co-Founder, Messana O’Rorke Image credit: Messana O’Rorke Brian Messana, who recently featured on the DESIGN POD podcast , established his New York-based architecture firm with Toby O’Rorke, Messana O’Rorke , in 1996.

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100 Women to Watch in Architecture

Architizer

Without further ado, explore this remarkable array of women, and to be considered for coverage in this upcoming year, make sure your firm enters its work in the A+Awards before March 4th, 2022. She has formally wed her expertise in the two disciplines by founding Bordas+Peiro Architect and Engineering Firm. We love a good portmanteau.