The architecture of occupation: A planned cable-car network to Jewish holy sites bypasses Palestinians and furthers Israel’s claims over East Jerusalem.
Tag: Architecture
The Second City Claims First in Architecture
Chicago’s leading provider of architecture tours has an expanded center, giving it a new visibility and a logical location, on the river.
‘Indecent’ and ‘Absurd’: Project for Gare du Nord Divides Paris
The award-winning architect Jean Nouvel and others have warned that a €600-million renovation will turn Europe’s largest train station into a giant shopping center.
Macedonians Restore an Ancient Church, With an Eye on the Future
Long shrouded in scaffolding, the mysterious church of St. George stands as a monument to the conflicts that have dogged cultural politics in the country.
Unesco Recognizes Heritage Sites, Ancient to Modern, Around the World
Twenty-nine new entries have been added to the World Heritage List, acknowledging historic and cultural landmarks, and natural wonders.
What’s It Like to Live in Barcelona’s Most Famous Gaudí Home? A Bit Inconvenient
Meet one of the last people to live in the Gaudí masterpiece La Pedrera. It’s not always easy, with tourists lining up for the elevator and “there isn’t a single straight wall” in her apartment.
Six of I.M. Pei’s Most Important Buildings
The architect’s legacy includes some of the world’s most recognizable buildings, including the Louvre Pyramid.
Algiers Dispatch: Algeria’s Turmoil Adds New Obstacle to Saving the Historic Casbah
A plan to restore the Ottoman-era district offended some for inviting help from the French, former colonizers. But the famed warren continues to decay.
Durable, Adaptable Cork
Architects and designers are discovering the many benefits of building with cork, a material long associated with the wine industry.
Notre-Dame Fire Investigators Focus on Short-Circuit and Cigarettes
The police searched the cathedral’s vast interior and say they are considering electric bells in and near the spire as a possible cause. Worker negligence is also being examined.