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Ten buildings that became embroiled in legal battles

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Read more about 200 Amsterdam › Photo by Ed Reeve Mole House, UK, by Adjaye Associates Retired civil engineer William Lyttle, nicknamed the Mole Man, illegally dug a series of tunnels under his home in east London over a period of 40 years, running eight metres-deep and 20 metres-long in all directions.

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Subterranean WW2 bunker holiday home Dorset

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link] Symmetrys Symmetrys is a leading structural and civil engineering consultancy committed to providing responsible and innovative solutions for its clients. That way, you get intelligently-designed places – places that invigorate communities and maximise long-term civic and commercial value.

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t House, Hollywood Hill, Los Angeles

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Moreover, the t House serves as a compelling model for responsible hillside developments in Southern California, offering its inhabitants an exceptional blend of contemporary design and a profound connection with the natural world—a truly inviting retreat that reflects a genuine appreciation for the environment.

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Men in Dark Suits

Architects Tales

Dean had been summoned for a special meeting of the AIA’s board/officers with representatives of the Associated General Contractors (AGC). He introduced a representative of a major business insurer for contractors. “We’re in the construction business and not the indemnification business,” said one of the contractors.

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UNBUILT TO LAST

Landscape Architecture Magazine

In 2006, the city approved the plan, and in 2013, the development kicked into high gear after a major Chinese investor signed on. Civil Engineering BKF Engineers, Redwood City, California. Contractor Hawk Development, Livermore, California. Environmental Graphics Volume Inc., San Francisco. Emeryville, California.

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RO54 Residence, Bel Air, Los Angeles

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MEP Engineer: GMEP Engineers Civil Engineer: GreyStone Engineering Group Inc. sf Site Dimensions :120’x85’ Building Dimensions: 65’x49’ Landscape Area: 6,438.34 sf Zoning: Residential Estate (RE15-1-H-HCR) Height: 26ft (max) Program: New Single-Family Residence. Landscaping: Native, drought tolerant planting.

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New Ute and William K. Bowes Jr. Center, San Francisco

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Walking distance to SFCM’s Ann Getty Center at 50 Oak Street, the Conservatory’s home since 2006, the Bowes Center creates housing for up to 420 students. General Contractor: Charles Pankow Builders. MEP Engineer: Meyers+ Engineers. Structural Engineer: Tipping Structural Engineers. photo © Kyle Jeffers.