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HOK unveiled Greco Deco Chattanooga courthouse, critics warn it evokes authoritarian past
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (604+ words) In Chattanooga, a city in Tennessee, where the distance to Washington exceeds 800 kilometers, a new page of architectural policy has recently unfolded with a quiet undertone. The opulent hall and the triumphal arched entrance, which had previously drawn attention, are…...
From Manhattan to Moscow: How the United States Influenced Stalinist Architecture
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (205+ words) If you've ever wondered why the Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building looks like it could be in Moscow, here's a story about how the Soviets stole New York's architectural heritage. In 1924 Soviet architect Vyacheslav Oltarzhevsky was sent to the United States,…...
Russia abolishes mandatory heritage expertise, experts warn of unchecked restorations
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (482+ words) Independent experts will lose legal authority over restorations, raising fears that citizens will learn about harmful works only after they occur. According to online media Ukrinform. In the Russian Federation, a law was adopted that from March 1, 2027 abolishes the mandatory…...
GSA unveils Chattanooga courthouse design, critics warn of authoritarian style
1+ week, 3+ day ago (411+ words) A new Chattanooga federal courthouse embraces a Greco Deco design that divides architects and the public, raising questions about politics shaping civic architecture. The new courthouse in Chattanooga will be the first major federal building announced by the GSA after…...
Chattanooga builds Greco deco courthouse, sparking design debate
2+ week, 1+ day ago (729+ words) A new Greco'deco federal courthouse in Chattanooga will open in 2030 as the first major GSA project after the presidential call for classical design. Supporters call it a revival of dignified tradition, while critics say the muscular scheme risks evoking authoritarian…...
Barcelona completes Sagrada Familia's final tower after 144 years | Ukraine news - #Mezha
2+ week, 1+ day ago (461+ words) A glittering cross was hoisted into place, changing Barcelona's skyline at last. Inside, builders and residents brace for final interior work and facade disputes. The final tower of the Sagrada Fam'lia in Barcelona has been completed " a milestone more than…...
AUAR accelerates wooden home construction with portable microfactories
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (615+ words) In many regions of the world, a housing crisis is currently unfolding: demand in cities often outstrips supply, driving up housing prices. "Automation does not replace jobs. Automation fills the gap." The AUAR model involves designing and pricing per square…...
Century-Old Fresco Found in Historic Odesa Building Halts Renovation
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (197+ words) In Odesa, in an income-generating building on Blizhenkoho Street (Novoselskoho, 75), which is a local architectural landmark, during plastering a fresco about a century old was found, so the work was temporarily halted. The Odessa City Council told Ukrinform. According to…...
National Union of Architects of Ukraine 2025 Award Presented in Kyiv
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (217+ words) As reported by Ukrinform In Kyiv, the National Union of Architects of Ukraine Award 2025 for the best architectural projects and their realization was presented. The announcement of the competition, which covers objects and projects realized over the last three years…...
7" Art Exhibition at Khanenko Museum in Kyiv: History of the Khanenko Library
1+ year, 2+ day ago (374+ words) This was told by the co-curator of the exhibition Olena Shostak on the air of Radio Culture. In Kyiv, at the Khanenko Museum, a new exhibition titled "7" is launching " this is "Art": the Khanenko Museum Library. The exhibition will run…...