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When To Hire a Structural Engineer over a Civil Engineer

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If you are undertaking a new construction project, renovating a home extensively, or carrying out other construction works, you may need to hire a civil engineer, structural engineer, or both. Because of how involved some of these projects can be, it is best to get in touch with a civil engineering firm in St.

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Studio Libeskind unveils social housing that feels "like home" in Brooklyn

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Access corridors overlook this central space, which contains a garden designed, installed and maintained by The Horticultural Society of New York. Above this are the apartments, which are arranged around the central atrium and all designed to be adaptable.

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The Eiffel Tower is getting a new 60 million euro paint job in lieu of some much-needed repairs

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Rust damage to the structure has accumulated over the years, a product of the lead contained within the paint which was originally meant to protect its steel from oxidizing but is now slowly making its condition worse in the opinion of at least one structural engineer with knowledge of the situation.

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Plume installation by CLB Architects

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Inside the installation, a library has been set-up as an interactive book exchange for visitors. Set on the grounds of the Teton County Library, Plume is part of the annual GlowNights celebration, an exhibit of light-based installations put on by the Jackson Hole Public Art. Photo © Kraft Photos. Source by CLB Architects.

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Robert Hutchinson Architecture converts 1950s Seattle building into event space

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On the front elevation, the team installed new windows and a modern garage door. A cage-like neon light installation features in the kitchen Concrete flooring is found on the ground level, while stained plywood was used in the mezzanine.

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Stanton Williams draws on Stonehenge and Shakespearian theatres for Henge installation

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British architecture studio Stanton Williams looked to ancient and historical communal designs when creating Henge, a sculptural stone installation that is on display in Canary Wharf as part of London Design Festival. Located at Wren Landing in London's business hub Canary Wharf, the monolithic Henge installation comprises thirty 2.4-metre-high

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REX creates "holy grail" combination of performance spaces in Providence

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A light installation by US artist Leo Villareal has been installed in the lobby. A light installation by US artist Leo Villareal has been installed in the lobby. And then you go into the main hall and it's this massive space and there's no structure. The photography is by Iwan Baan.

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