[ad_1] In 1956, with Grand Central Terminal slated for demolition, I.M. Pei unveiled his Hyperboloid in New York. Ambitious is an understatement. The 80-story glass and criss-crossing steel tower was designed to withstand nuclear bombs and was originally the tallest tower in the world. Unfortunately, due to financial constraints and bureaucracy, this Beaux-Arts masterpiece remains untouched.I.M. Pei’s hyperboloids are a reminder that the unrealized dreams of history’s great architects are often as inspiring as the realized ones. This is emphasized by the first international retrospective exhibition of I.M. Pei, Life is Architecture, organized by M+ in Hong Kong. In addition…
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[ad_1] Senior AICC leader and Cong star activist Raj Babbar was addressing a large election rally in Udhampur. -Excelsior/K Kumar *People ready to bring change through voting: Solanki Gopal Sharma Udhampur, April 13: Senior AICC leader and party star activist Raj Babbar today slammed the Modi government for launching the Anganivir scheme, ruining the future of the youth and leaving them disillusioned to fulfill their dream of joining the armed forces and pledged that Congress would repeal the program and restore the regular program. Recruitment, if power is involved. Click here to watch the videoToday, Raj Babar along with former…
[ad_1] Data and TrendsFor the week ending April 6, 2024, the Orlando metro area hotel occupancy rate was 75.8%, down from 80.2% the previous week and down -2.4% from the same week last year. The average daily rate this week was $215.10, down from $230 the previous week and down -5.4% from the same period last year. Room night demand fell -1.6% from last year.Among the top 25 markets, Orlando’s occupancy rate last week ranked sixth despite being down from last week and last year. This week’s report is the start of our comparisons to last year’s spring break…
[ad_1] 19780 Almaden Road building elevation, by Anderson Architects Author: Andrew Nelson 5:30 am April 13, 2024A new permit has been issued for a suburban development at 19780 Almaden Road in San Jose in Santa Clara County. The proposal would create 49 new single-family homes on the edge of the expanding city. Terracommercial Real Estate is the project sponsor.The development will create 49 single-family homes on more than 7 acres, averaging 6.9 homes per acre. Ten homes will be deed-restricted as affordable housing. This application uses SB 330 and Builder’s Remedy to circumvent local zoning restrictions and streamline the approval…
[ad_1] Published 24-12-04Submitted by pechex corp. ROCHESTER, N.Y., April 12, 2024 /CSRwire/ – Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of comprehensive human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services and payroll, has once again been named a Healthy Business Group Top Employers for Excellence in Health and Wellbeing. Paychex has been recognized for the tenth time for its commitment to delivering a comprehensive and innovative benefits program that promotes the health and well-being of its more than 16,000 employees.Paychex is one of 54 large employers in the United States recognized by a panel of judges based on…
[ad_1] © Rajesh Vohra+25 share shareFacebookTwittermailinterestWhatsapporhttps://www.archdaily.com/1015582/jsw-sanjeevani-multispeciality-hospital-sjk-architects © Nivedita GuptaText description provided by the architect. As the first multi-specialty hospital in the infrastructure-poor Dolvi village of Maharashtra, JSW Sanjeevani Hospital not only provides better healthcare to the local community but also contributes to the economic and infrastructural growth of the region. The hospital prioritizes physical and emotional well-being by integrating natural, artistic and social spaces.© Rajesh VohraFloor Plan – Ground Floor© Rajesh VohraEnsure efficient circulation – The hospital building is located at the center of the site, with ancillary services located at the edges. Clear signage and unique entrances to the…
[ad_1] © Dror Baldinger+12 share shareFacebookTwittermailinterestWhatsapporhttps://www.archdaily.com/1015612/barrera-house-cotton-estes-architect © Dror BaldingerText description provided by the architect. Casa Barrera is a seemingly simple solution to a complex project for a small property in the city center. 370 sqm. The site is located within San Antonio’s historic district, just a stone’s throw from the Tower of the Americas, designed by renowned mid-century architect O’Neill Ford. The house was shaped by its context and the clients’ desire to live sustainably on a small footprint, nestled within their close-knit community.© Dror BaldingerOutdoor spaces provide connection to the city and refuge. Locating the main living space upstairs…
[ad_1] LIV Hotel Design Award, Baar, Switzerland, Swiss Architecture, Photos, Design NewsApril 13, 2024LIV Hotel Design AwardLocation: Baar, SwitzerlandJASPER ARCHITECTS – Photo © HGEschPhoto: Rich Stapleton, OKU Hotels, Yevhenii Avramenko, James McDonald, Kyungsub Shin, HGEsch and Katya De GrunwaldThe world’s most innovative hotel project is invited to take center stage at the show LIV Hotel Design Awardis a leading design competition dedicated to living and dining spaces that define the guest experience. LIV has now announced that it is now accepting submissions for the fifth edition.Richard Parr Associates Restoration of Newt Farm Yard – Photo © Rich StapletonLaunched in 2020,…
[ad_1] According to the South China Morning Post, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security has added Sitonholy, a leading Chinese solutions provider that sells hardware, specifically Intel and Nvidia processors, to its Entity List. U.S. companies dealing with distributors must obtain an export license from the U.S. government. While this is undoubtedly a blow to Sitonholy, it’s also a major blow to U.S. companies including Intel and Nvidia.Sitonholy is an enterprise solution provider and cloud service provider from China. It sells hardware (with added value) and provides cloud services (including gaming services) based on Intel and…
[ad_1] Calgary officials recently announced a $660 million project that will transform the city’s Arts Commons campus, a multidisciplinary cultural center completed in 1985. Hailed as the largest arts-focused infrastructure project currently underway in Canada. Design architects include KPMB Architects, Hindle Architects and Tawaw Architecture Collective. The Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC), the City of Calgary and its partners in Arts Commons are also part of the development team. The complex will be built on the Olympic Square. (Courtesy of CMLC) The art sharing renovation is part of a wider plan to transform Olympic Plaza, called the Olympic Plaza Transformation.…