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After India’s independence in 1947, Chandigarh was planned as a new administrative capital for Punjab, intended to represent modernization and progress. Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru’s directive was to create a…
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When Le Corbusier was commissioned to design Chandigarh, India’s first planned city, the project was more than an exercise in urban planning—it was a bold vision for a new democracy….
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Boston City Hall is one of America’s most controversial yet enduring symbols of mid-century Brutalism. Its creation emerged from a pivotal period in post-war American urbanism, as cities sought to…
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Rome’s Termini Station, inaugurated in the 19th century, has long stood as one of Europe’s premier transit centers and a landmark of modern Roman architecture. As the beating heart of…
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1111 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach is a pioneering example of how architecture can redefine even the most utilitarian building types. Designed by Herzog & de Meuron between 2005 and…
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In the 1960s, federal architecture in the United States was at a crossroads. The post-war era had spurred a desire for civic buildings that embodied the ideals of progress, efficiency,…
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The Sewage Pumping Station in Berlin’s Tiergarten, designed by architects O.M. Ungers and Stefan Schroth, is a significant work of postmodern architecture. Though its construction was completed between 1985 and…
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The Police Box at Chofu Station, completed between 1993 and 1995, is a small yet significant project by Kazuyo Sejima. Known for her minimalist approach, Sejima’s design philosophy often emphasizes…
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In a historic move that intertwines the past with the promise of a more inclusive future, a consortium led by Danish architectural firm Cobe, in collaboration with Arcgency, Drachmann, and…
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In the serene outskirts of Eryuan Botou Village, Yunnan, LIN Architecture has unveiled a remarkable structure: the Concrete Pavilion, a pumping station that seamlessly blends into the picturesque countryside. This…
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The TWA Flight Center, designed by Eero Saarinen and Associates, is a landmark airport terminal and hotel complex at JFK Airport in New York City. Constructed between 1959 and 1962,…
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The Richards Medical Research Laboratories, a groundbreaking project situated on the University of Pennsylvania’s campus, was conceived in 1957 by renowned American architect Louis Kahn and marked a significant turning…
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Completed in 2018 by renowned architecture firm Kashef Chowdhury/URBANA, Friendship Hospital offers a revolutionary approach to healthcare design. Designed to prioritize patient comfort and well-being, the hospital is arranged around…
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Completed in 2020 by Chinese Architecture firm West-line Studio, the Qiannan Mountain Fire Station Center provides backup services for the old town and the nearby villages. Each building is a…
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