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The Palace of the Assembly in Chandigarh stands as a testament to the visionary genius of Le Corbusier, one of the 20th century’s most influential architects. This monumental building, part…
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Louis Kahn, one of the most influential architects of the 20th century, once said, “A great building must begin with the unmeasurable, must go through measurable means when it is…
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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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Crawford Manor is a public housing community built initially as an elderly enclave in 1962. It was the first high-rise project for the elderly in New Haven, and it is…
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In 1962, the esteemed Spanish architect Alejandro de la Sota brought to life the first steel-framed structure in Madrid: the innovative Maravillas School Gymnasium. Known as an advocate for the…
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In 1959, renowned architects Alison and Peter Smithson embarked on a transformative project, acquiring a portion of the historical Upper Lawn Farm to create the innovative Upper Lawn Solar Pavilion…
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In 1962, renowned architect Paul Rudolph completed the six-story Temple Street parking garage in New Haven, Connecticut, capturing the spirit of the automobile era. Spanning two city blocks, the garage’s…
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Located in a picturesque valley near San Francisco, the Orinda House is a remarkable work of residential architecture designed by Charles W. Moore for his personal residence in 1962. This…
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The Nordic Pavilion for the Venice Biennale (1958-1962), designed by Sverre Fehn to represent Sweden, Finland, and Norway, is a project that deals with Nordic identity. Fehn makes an analogy…
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