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Architectural Interventions in UNESCO World Heritage Sites: A Dialogue Between Preservation and Innovation

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© Archive Olgiati | Pearling Site Museum and Entrance / Valerio Olgiati Contemporary architecture in UNESCO World Heritage contexts presents a unique challenge: revitalizing historically significant sites while adhering to strict preservation guidelines. Read more »

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Porto Architecture City Guide: 24 Sites Showcasing the Essence of Portugal's Invincible City

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Perched along the Douro River, this UNESCO World Heritage site boasts a rich architectural tapestry that spans centuries. Porto's urban landscape is a testament to its evolving identity from its medieval Ribeira district with narrow cobblestone streets to the iconic Luís I Bridge.

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UNESCO survey verifies 341 damaged cultural sites across Ukraine

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UNESCO has verified nearly 30 dozen damaged cultural sites across Ukraine in a new survey meant to shed light on the extent to which the cost of war has left an impact on the nation’s spiritual landscape and intellectual heritage over the past two full years.

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New digital guide documents African American cultural landscapes

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The Cultural Landscape Foundation (TCLF) just launched a brand new initiative called the What’s Out There Guide to African American Cultural Landscapes. The TCLF says the production of the guide required some rethinking of its four existing categorizations of cultural landscapes.

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Architectural Modules: Implementation and Adaptability in the Latin American Landscape

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What siting, technological, or constructive strategies can be developed without harming the surrounding landscape? Casa Trica / iHouse estudio. Image © Aldo Lanzi How can industrialization and environmental responsibility go hand in hand?

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The Lawn as Battleground: How Domestic Landscaping Became a Symbol of American Identity

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American suburban landscape with private homes between green palm trees in Florida quiet residential area. Image © Bilanol via Shutterstock The almost cliché image of the white picket fence has become synonymous with the ideals of the American Dream.

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Site preparations begin for Norman Foster’s One Beverly Hills

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Site preparations are underway in Los Angeles in advance of the 50-month construction phase that will bring the Foster + Partners -designed One Beverly Hills residential towers to a plot adjacent to the Beverly Hilton and other area hospitality icons. acre site that includes another 8.5-acre acre site that includes another 8.5-acre

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