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Louis Kahn’s complex at IIM Ahmedabad again faces threats of demolition, reconstruction, and renovation

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The post Louis Kahn’s complex at IIM Ahmedabad again faces threats of demolition, reconstruction, and renovation appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. Doshi and Anant Raje, began work on the campus for the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) in 1962. The project, realized in brick [.].

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Giza Pyramids Renovation Sparks Controversial Heritage Debate

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via Shutterstock | GLF Media Renovation work on Egypt’s infamous Menkaura Pyramid at Giza has sparked criticism on online platforms over the past two days. Initially, the pyramid was encased in granite and lost part of its covering over time.

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Social Rehabilitation: Exploring Community Involvement in Architectural Restoration

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Image © Michele Alfieri/Shutterstock Rehabilitation involves repairing , renovating, altering, or reconstructing any building or structure. he Great Mosque of Djenné. The impact of building rehabilitation on the physical environment is significant.

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Notre Dame Cathedral completes spire reconstruction ahead of 2024 reopening

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Now, its reconstruction has become one of the most visible and most potent symbols of the cathedral’s rebirth. France had previously reversed plans for the restoration’s completion before the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games prior to the death of project overseer General Jean-Louis Georgelin in August.

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Populous to design Beaver Stadium renovation for Penn State

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Populous has been named as the lead architect for a major renovation of the historic Beaver Stadium on the flagship campus of The Pennsylvania State University. The scope of the renovation entails winterizing the entire stadium for year-round use as an entertainment venue or the potential host of a college football playoff game.

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Dezeen video captures reconstructed spire at Notre-Dame

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This Dezeen video shows the restoration progress of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris , including its reconstructed spire that is crowned by a golden rooster. The post Dezeen video captures reconstructed spire at Notre-Dame appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Lizzie Crook.

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U.S. Air Force Academy releases update on iconic Cadet Chapel refurbishment

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Earlier this year, the ongoing refurbishment of SOM ’s Walter Netsch-designed United States Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel in Colorado reached a significant milestone when contractors for the $220 million project removed the final aluminum fin from its iconic exterior, culminating the renovation’s asbestos removal stage and clearing the (..)