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SANAA’s Plans For La Samaritaine in Paris Blocked Once Again

An appeals court has revoked permission for SANAA’s restoration of the landmark Art Deco La Samaritaine… department store in Paris. The plans, which would see a comprehensive overhaul of the 19th-century structure that finally shut its doors in 2005 following four decades in decline, would create Sigue leyendo →
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Vincent Callebaut’s 2050 Vision of Paris as a “Smart City”

Addressing Paris’ housing and density issues, French firm Vincent Callebaut Architectures has developed a proposal for multiple high-rise buildings with positive energy output (BEPOS). Comprised of eight multi-use structures inhabiting various locations within Paris, the plan strives to address major sustainability… Sigue leyendo →
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Videos: The Best Architectural Firework Displays of New Year 2015

As any self-respecting world city now knows, when the time comes to change the calenders, you’d better also have an iconic building from which to hang some fireworks. With people all over the world looking out for the most impressive New Year’s celebrations,… Sigue leyendo →
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