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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 The Shock of the Old — Guardian Unlimited, 2002.0603A Handsome Hunk of a Glass Tower — New York Times, 2002.0602 Ambitious Goals, Modest Results for Museum of California Art — Los Angeles Times, 2002.0601 In Old Austria, the Shock of the New — New York Times, 2002.0530 Eyeful Tower — Chicago Tribune, 2002.0529 From Public, a Strong Voice for Rebuilding Twin Towers — New York Times, 2002.0526 Debts Clouding Tribute to Vets — Detroit Free Press, 2002.0524 Architects Say Skyscrapers Slip in Popularity — Houston Chronicle, 2002.0524 Super Models — Boston Globe, 2002.0524 At Home with FDR's Family House — Boston Globe, 2002.0523 A New York Landmark in Rubble — New York Times, 2002.0521 World's First Industrial Designer Creates a Stir — Japan Times Online, 2002.0520 WTC Plans Should Reach the Stars — Newsday, 2002.0520 Michael Maas Dies — Atlanta Journal-Constitution, 2002.0520 Enamel and Steel — Chicago Tribune, 2002.0519 Building Up a Career — Delhi Newsline, 2002.0519 Evoking the Past by Design — Los Angeles Times, 2002.0519 The Green Room — Los Angeles Times, 2002.0519 Redesigning America's Dream House — Plain Dealer, 2002.0518 Loft Conversions May Transform Downtown Dallas — Chicago Tribune, 2002.0518 Lump Sum/Fixed Fee Contracts on the Rise for Design and Environmental Firms — ZweigWhite press release, 2002.0517 A Landmark Argument — Newsday, 2002.0517 A Familiar Area for Architect Team — Newsday, 2002.0517 Pricey? In Hong Kong, Who Cares? — International Herald Tribune, 2002.0516 Shop Soiled — Independent Digital, 2002.0516
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