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POSTCARD FROM KHIRKI VILLAGE Dear ArchitectureWeek, Khirki Village, a small "urbanized village" to the south of New Delhi, conceals Khirki Mosque, one of the city's most famous archaeological monuments. Notable for its unusual architectural style, the mosque's roof has four large openings, creating courtyards for light to penetrate into the monumental, red, sandstone building. The most dramatic views are from the roof — where a vast landscape of domes creates a forbidden playground for local children and breathtaking views of the surrounding village.
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PRESERVATION AWARDS 2004 Although the built history of the United States is relatively young compared to that of most of the rest of the world, heroic efforts are sometimes needed to preserve what remains. The damaging effects of natural disasters, neglect, and "progress" often destroy old buildings before their historic value can be appreciated.
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SCHOOLS OUR KIDS WOULD BUILD In 1967, and again in 2001, British schoolchildren were invited to submit their ideas to a competition "The School I'd Like." In their drawings and poems, they expressed the desire for schools that are attractive, safe, flexible, relevant, and respectful. This review of the archived results suggests that architects could benefit from understanding these children's visions. — Editor
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More Building Culture AEC Job Search Strategies: Experience vs. Education — AECWorkForce, 2005.0117Brick Walls, and Bad Blood — New York Times, 2005.0116 How Did He Become the Government's Favorite Architect? — New York Times, 2005.0116 A Holistic Approach to Architecture in the Context of Place — Umbau Verlag, 2005.0114 Promoting Work/Life Balance Increases Retention Rate — ZweigWhite press release, 2005.0114 Arthur Rosenblatt, a Shaper of Museums, Dies at 73 — New York Times, 2005.0112 Blue Skies over Architectural Utopias — Japan Times, 2005.0112 Architecture Freshmen Fine Tune Old Appliances — University of Cincinnati press release, 2005.0111 Next Generation Civic Groups: Community Involvement — The Next American City magazine, 2005.0111 An Elegy for a Memorial, and for the Man Who Designed It — New York Times, 2005.0109 Architect's Magnificent Obsession — New York Times, 2005.0109 Integrating Building Codes in the Architecture Curriculum — AIA Building Performance PIA, 2005.0106 Great Leap Upward Transforms Chinese Skyline — Canton Repository, 2005.0105 Legacy of People's Architect Is Placed in Scottish Hands — Scotsman Online, 2005.0104 Architect of Modern China Turns 70 — Deutsche Welle, 2005.0103 Once the Tallest Building, but since 1967, a Ghost — New York Times, 2005.0102 AEC Job Search Strategies: Understanding Job Opportunities — AECWorkForce, 2004.1229 Quake May Have Made Earth Wobble — Netscape News, 2004.1228
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