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REEVALUATING POSTMODERNISM Twenty years ago the Portland (Oregon) Public Services Building by Michael Graves marked the coming of age of postmodern architecture. Arriving after noteworthy houses by Robert A.M. Stern, Robert Venturi, and others, the Portland Building was perhaps the movement's first major public building and the first to garner recognition beyond the sometimes insular world of the architecture profession.
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HISTORIC FRENCH STYLE The 18th century is thought by some to be the most elegant era in European history, with French furniture from this period singled out for praise. Oblivious to the political and social turmoil that once surrounded it, French furniture radiates luxury and commands a loyal following among antique dealers, decorators, and collectors who appreciate fine craftsmanship and have the means to buy it.
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COSTS OF "DUMB GROWTH" The Congress for the New Urbanism aims to change the way the United States builds its cities and towns. We want regions that are made of thriving neighborhoods, connected by efficient, effective public transportation. We want neighborhoods that feel alive, where people from all walks of life can cross each other's paths and meet their needs. We call this form of development "new urbanism," and the policies that support it are called "smart growth."
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More Building Culture WTC Plans Should Reach the Stars — Newsday, 2002.0520World's First Industrial Designer Creates a Stir — Japan Times Online, 2002.0520 Michael Maas Dies — Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2002.0520 The Green Room — Los Angeles Times, 2002.0519 Building Up a Career — Delhi Newsline, 2002.0519 Evoking the Past by Design — Los Angeles Times, 2002.0519 Redesigning America's Dream House — Plain Dealer, 2002.0518 Loft Conversions May Transform Downtown Dallas — Chicago Tribune, 2002.0518 A Landmark Argument — Newsday, 2002.0517 A Familiar Area for Architect Team — Newsday, 2002.0517 Downtown L.A. Wooing Residents — Chicago Tribune, 2002.0517 Historic Church is Brighter, but Makeover Went Too Far — Philadelphia Inquirer, 2002.0517 Lump Sum/Fixed Fee Contracts on the Rise for Design and Environmental Firms — ZweigWhite press release, 2002.0517 Shop Soiled — Independent Digital, 2002.0516 Pricey? In Hong Kong, Who Cares? — International Herald Tribune, 2002.0516 Bay Watch — Boston Globe, 2002.0514 Before Cheops, Before Stonehenge — New York Times, 2002.0512 Neglected Treasure — Buffalo News, 2002.0512 Minimalism with More — Chicago Tribune, 2002.0512 Reimagining a Downtown — New York Times, 2002.0510 Rains House Can't Weather Storm — Los Angeles Times, 2002.0510 Architect Has Harsh Words for Sydney — The Mercury, 2002.0508 At Workshop, Students Tackle Real-Life Problems — New York Times, 2002.0508 Bush Dedicates Historic Building to Eisenhower — AIArchitect, 2002.0507 In the Family Way — Guardian Unlimited, 2002.0504
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