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Reimagine London: Open to everyone and featuring a £10,000 prize fund – the competition seeks bold ideas to re-shape the future of London as a ‘resilient and ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/reimagine-london
London’s ’jarring‘ skyline and ’trophy architect‘ towers slammed by NY critic: London’s skyline has been labelled a cacophonous mess by a New York Times critic ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/londons-jarring-skyline-and-trophy-architect-towers-slammed-by-ny-critic
Lion Walk Colchester nostalgia looking back at history: Looking back at the history of a street in the centre of Colchester, it’s hard to believe what it once ...
gazette-news.co.uk/news/24139829.lion-walk-colchester-nostalgia-looking-back-history/
London mayor pledges 40,000 more council homes if re-elected: Sadiq Khan has pledged to build 40,000 council homes as part of his campaign to be re-elected as ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/london-mayor-pledges-40000-more-council-homes-if-re-elected
Armed groups in Tripoli have agreed to leave the Libyan capital and to be replaced with regular forces says the country's interior minister aje.io/vpi7n3
Planning for Paris Olympics 2024: 7 of the best weekend trips from Paris: Heading to Paris or the northern hem’s summer? Take time to explore some of the ...
nzherald.co.nz/travel/paris-olympics-2024-7-of-the-best-weekend-trips-from-paris/ED6YC7S5NNCINAJPDYNMDOXDLI/
Then/Now: photographing London’s changing skyline: ‘Recently, I posted a Then/Now image of London on my LinkedIn, and someone commented with a Bill Gates quote: ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/practice/culture/then-now-photographing-londons-changing-skyline
AI at Work: A series exploring the ways AI is and isn’t upending labor and capital: from the booming business in spam obituaries to the self-driving car ...
theverge.com/24054383/ai-work-business-automation-jobs-chatgpt
Scottish government puts two-year freeze on all major NHS projects: The Scottish government has halted NHS construction projects in the country for two years
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/scottish-government-puts-two-year-freeze-on-all-major-nhs-projects
The Giant Whale that Terrorized Constantinople - GreekReporter.com: Sailors frequenting the waters around the Byzantine capital of Constantinople were attacked ...
greekreporter.com/2024/01/21/whale-constantinople/
Why the British spared the Sunehri Bagh mosque when building New Delhi: Distancing itself from Calcutta, built emphatically as the capital of an alien power ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/why-the-british-spared-the-sunehri-bagh-mosque-when-building-new-delhi-9091552/
‘Not an easy decision’: Home decor store to leave Capital City Mall: The retailer is holding a closing sale that will end on Dec. 31.
pennlive.com/business/2023/12/not-an-easy-decision-home-decor-store-to-leave-capital-city-mall.html
Stoke-on-Trent Council framework 2024-28: Teams selected for the four-year agreement will have the opportunity to work on a £300 million pipeline of capital ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/stoke-on-trent-council-framework-2024-28
Highlights of the new Conshohocken SEPTA station include ADA accessible bathrooms, ramps, and shelters
inquirer.com/business/conshohocken-septa-regional-rail-station-20231110.html
The New York Times feature explores Timișoara: It is a genuine, livable and multicultural place
romania-insider.com/new-york-times-timisoara-october-2023
Quick Glance: Timișoara: An Authentic, Livable, and Multicultural City
- A recent article in The New York Times explores the tourist charm of Timișoara, the city in western Romania that holds the title of European Capital of Culture this year.
- The article starts with a comprehensive presentation of the Romanian city, from its history to architecture and location.
- Furthermore, the article reveals the city's tourist hotspots and popular spots for locals.
- For example, Timișoara was the first city in Europe - second worldwide after New York - to have electric street lighting (1884) and was also known as Little Vienna for its abundant Secession and Baroque architecture.
Landlords are offering crazy perks to get office leases signed: Office landlords are rolling out the red carpet for prospective tenants. We spoke to 4 brokers ...
businessinsider.com/landlords-are-offering-crazy-perks-to-get-office-leases-signed-2023-10
Britain’s oldest city? It’s not London: Colchester, Britain’s oldest recorded town, is an enriching side trip crammed with intrigue (and great oysters).
theage.com.au/traveller/inspiration/britain-s-oldest-city-it-s-not-london-20231009-p5easu.html
Ancient history meets modernity in Beijing: My recent trip to Beijing and beyond left me with memories
monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/travel/ancient-history-meets-modernity-in-beijing-4378442
NI Water framework: The state-owned water company is seeking a range of specialisms for the four-year agreement – including design and feasibility ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/ni-water-framework
Move to Mons: Ads in Brussels encourage people to leave capital: An ad campaign from the Walloon city of Mons is calling on Brussels residents to pack up and ...
thebulletin.be/move-mons-ads-brussels-encourage-people-leave-capital
Clinical Centre of Montenegro Emergency Centre: The competition seeks ‘functional and distinctive’ conceptual proposals for a landmark new Emergency Centre to be ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/clinical-centre-of-montenegro-emergency-centre
Five features of Dublin’s O’Connell Street you may not have noticed: Architectural conservation advisers take a look at the highlights of one of the capital’s ...
irishtimes.com/ireland/dublin/2023/08/12/five-features-of-dublins-oconnell-street-you-may-have-missed/
Archaeologists Make 'Exceptional' Discovery at Ancient Roman Changing Rooms: The changing rooms form part of a remarkably well-preserved public bath complex ...
newsweek.com/archaeologists-make-exceptional-discovery-ancient-roman-changing-rooms-1819169
ENO to receive extra £24m to allow more time to leave London, says Arts Council: Opera company will leave capital by March 2029 and develop artistic programme ...
theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/27/english-national-opera-eno-receive-extra-24m-more-time-to-leave-london-arts-council
Huge Ancient Roman Public Baths in 'Excellent' State Discovered: The baths are "perfectly preserved"—complete with decorations such as marble plaques and ...
newsweek.com/huge-roman-public-baths-excellent-state-discovered-spain-1814506
The Modi government’s efforts to curate a revisionist history: The upcoming Museum of Prime Ministers in Teen Murti is seen by many as an attempt to dilute ...
caravanmagazine.in/history/nehru-memorial-modi-museum-prime-ministers-ichr
Quick Glance: Centre Renames Nehru Memorial Museum, Congress Criticizes "Petty" Move
- The Centre has renamed Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) as Prime Ministers' Museum and Society.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who is also the Vice-President of the Society, presided over the special meeting.
- The proposal for the name change was welcomed as the institution now exhibits the contributions of all prime ministers from Jawaharlal Nehru to Narendra Modi and their responses to various challenges.
- The resolution respects all previous prime ministers and is democratic in content, according to the official release.
RIBA repeats warnings on school buildings as new funding pledged: The Department for Education (DfE) said last week that it was allocating £459 million for ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/riba-repeats-warnings-on-school-buildings-as-new-funding-pledged
Did Europeans discover Africa?
It was actually the reverse, argues @rhaplord , who details how Africans have been visiting and exploring their northern neighbors ... Show more
Did Europeans Discover Africa? Or Was It the Other Way Around?: From before the Middle Ages to the 19th century, there was plenty of exploration directed from ...
newlinesmag.com/essays/did-europeans-discover-africa-or-the-other-way-around/
Hildesheim loses its "capital": confusion about stone sculpture at PvH: Hildesheim - Rüdiger Höding's work of art has had its place at the PvH for 52 years ...
hildesheimer-allgemeine.de/meldung/hildesheim-verliert-sein-kapitell-verwirrung-um-stein-skulptur-am-pvh.html
Cornwall Council framework 2023-27: Teams selected for the four-year agreement will have the opportunity to work on a range of projects – including schools ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/cornwall-council-framework-2023-27
South Korean capital building world’s biggest spokeless Ferris wheel: South Korea's capital is adding another feature to its skyline in 2027 -- the "Seoul Ring ...
cnn.com/travel/article/south-korea-record-spokeless-ferris-wheel-2027-intl-hnk/
China refines capital and risk management of commercial banks: China's banking regulator and the central bank plan to adopt a more differentiated regulatory ...
reuters.com/business/finance/china-refines-capital-risk-management-commercial-banks-2023-02-19/
Londoners more likely to struggle with mortgages than rest of UK, says regulator: High house prices leave capital particularly exposed to rising home loan costs ...
ft.com/content/8a678073-0983-434f-844b-c0c4c4fdf1a8
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Europe’s best second cities — and how to make the most of them: Smaller in size, but not in appeal. These urban centres – packed with culture ...
standard.co.uk/escapist/europe-best-second-cities-weekend-breaks-ideas-b1062785.html
Northern Trains framework: Teams selected for the eight-year framework will have the opportunity to work on a range of new capital and maintenance projects ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/northern-trains-framework
Squire & Partners completes 93,000 sqm mixed-use development in Westminster: The overall design, which received planning in April 2016, is intended to create a ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/buildings/squire-partners-complete-93000-sqm-mixed-use-development-in-westminster
Translink framework 2023-26: Covering capital projects and maintenance works, the framework is open to integrated consultant teams capable of delivering a range ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/translink-framework-2023-26
London’s social housing depleted by demolition, study claims: According to the analysis, carried out by the London Tenants Federation (LTF), just 12 ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/londons-social-housing-depleted-by-demolition-study-claims
Architectural Marvels: Here Are 21 Of The Most Amazing Bridges In The World: When we travel, we don’t necessarily pay much attention to bridges. And yet ...
indiatimes.com/trending/social-relevance/21-most-amazing-bridges-in-the-world-pictures-532617.html
Archaeology helps debunk myths of Celtic Switzerland: New digs uncover objects that give a clearer picture of how the Gauls lived.
swissinfo.ch/eng/culture/archaeology-helps-debunk-myths-of-celtic-switzerland/48083126
Starigrad Paklenica resort, Croatia: The free-to-enter competition, organised by Inspireli in partnership with Czech investor YD Capital ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/competitions/starigrad-paklenica-resort-croatia
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