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12 Beautiful Examples of Historic and Modern Architecture Coming Together
It can be hard to catch a combination of historic and modern architecture, for they are often viewed as distinct and separate styles. They both have equal importance and unique appeal that are crucial for our rich and well-defined built environment. On one hand, historic architecture offers crucial insight into the culture and values of the past – like the preserved palace of Versailles or the various ancient temples strewn across the world, on the other hand modern architecture holds the power to transform neighbourhoods and stimulate economic growth, as seen in the “Bilbao effect.” Despite being hard to come across, and something that is not necessarily the “norm,” in…
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Dubai’s Developing Man-made Islands: The World (Archipelago) – It’s Struggles, Downfall, and Future
Dubai, one of the world’s most prosperous cities, gained its fame, attractions and prosperity in less than a century. Just fifty years ago, Dubai was merely a small town in the midst of the Arabian Desert, but today it serves as the luxurious face of the Middle East. Being the most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Dubai is the capital of the Emirate of Dubai, the most populated of the 7 emirates of the United Arab Emirates. However, just lurking off its manicured shores is a reminder of the financial struggles that once troubled the country: The World Islands. It is the world’s largest archipelago of small…
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How Zaha Hadid Has Changed The Realm Of Architecture
Zaha Hadid, one of the pioneers of modern architecture has set new limits as to what an architect can create. According to her own mentor, Ram Koolhaas, she “is a planet in its own orbit.” She created the path for future female architects to thrive in this male-dominated industry, becoming the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize, often regarded as the Nobel Prize of architecture. Furthermore, she was described by The Guardians as the “Queen of the curve”, who “liberated architectural geometry, giving it a whole new expressive identity.” Early life and career Zaha Hadid – in full, Dame Zaha Hadid – was born on October 31th,…