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Patricia Urquiola named interior designer of the year at Dezeen Awards 2023

Deezen

Establishing her eponymous studio in 2001, Urquiola has since assumed the role of art director at the Italian furniture manufacturer Cassina , which she has held since 2015. Originally constructed in the 15th century, the space underwent a restoration by Urquiola, which uncovered a grand central staircase and a UNESCO-listed facade.

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Mold, A Disease in Your House, An Architectural Bible Story

Aric Gitomer Architect

The Almighty wanted his children to reside in healthy and mold-free environments, showing his concern for the people. In her article “ Haunted by Mold ” in the New York Times Magazine published August 12, 2001, Lisa Belkin indicates that molds are relatively harmless and most people are not allergic. Quarantine of the Home.

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Homely objets d’art at the Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize

Habitus Living

“We are also a heritage building, so there’s a significant architectural context to deal with as the environment within which the works are nestled.” Most recently, a library occupied the space before being restored and reinvented as an exhibition space by Tanner Kibble Denton Architects in 2001.

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Historic Transformations: 6 Museums in Radically Renovated Heritage Buildings

Architizer

Marrying old and new, the 6 historic building renovations in this collection utilize the advantages of historic buildings to create contemplative environments for various exhibition types. In 2001, a renovation project was launched to improve the museum’s functional performance and public profile while preserving the heritage building.

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The Sponge Evangelist

Landscape Architecture Magazine

Gray infrastructure and channelized rivers of the past century are being increasingly daylit and replaced with naturalized environments that absorb water and restore wildlife habitats. Yet Yu’s importance to China and the world goes beyond his role as a theorist, educator, and practitioner.

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Basking in Natural Beauty: 6 Contemporary Architecture Projects Set in the Basque Landscape

Architizer

The home is a relaxed, spacious contemporary living environment. This extension design secedes the museum’s previous extensions that took place in 1945, 1970 and 2001. The new extension stands prominently but equally compliments the restored original edifice. H + L House by GARDERA-D , Biarritz, France.

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The high cost of low maintenance

BD+C

All too often, deferred maintenance results in excessive costs to restore structural integrity and serviceability. In 2001, an engineering team was hired to conduct a full-scale review of the garage in regard to maintenance issues. The life cycle cost analysis provides knowledge of the concrete, environment, and structure.