text: Minnesota Orchestra Hall / KPMB Architects | پژوهشکده سپیدار | اربنیکا
  Posted on 2015/07/09 2015/07/09 by City Bot
  Location: Nicollet Mall, 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, USA
  From the architect. Since its opening in 1974, Orchestra Hall has played a vibrant role in the cultural and civic life of Minneapolis. The original design by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer focused on the auditorium experience; the lobby spaces were considered temporary and were to be replaced after 15 years. But it was 39 years before the renovation and expansion project was undertaken, with primary focus on improving the experience for concert-goers and revitalizing the relationship of Orchestra Hall to the City of Minneapolis. A broader objective was to contribute to the transformation of the southern downtown district within the Twin Cities' cultural community. Harmonizing Old and New.
  Smart Cities No Longer an Urban Legend Ahmedabad has overcome a variety of challenges to ensure smart development. Photo by sandeepachetan/Flickr. This article was originally published in The Economic Times. Today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally launches the government's ambitious Smart Cities initiative, which aims to tackle key issues resulting from India's rapid urbanization. In addition, the 'Atal Mission' and 'Housing for… Continue reading Smart Cities No Longer an Urban Legend →...
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  One Under Three Roof / BYTR architecten © Ossip van Duivenbode Architects: BYTR architecten Location: Nooitgedacht, 3701 Zeist, Netherlands Architect In Charge: Tjerk van de Wetering Project Year: 2015 Photographs: Ossip van Duivenbode © Ossip van Duivenbode From the architect. BYTR architects designd the extension of this charming detached house in the old town of Zeist (NL). The characteristic contour of the… Continue reading One Under Three Roof / BYTR architecten →...
  Bar-Pool-Gallery / BCMF Arquitetos + Fernando Maculan (MACh Arquitetos) e Paulo Pederneiras © Gabriel Castro Architects: BCMF Arquitetos, MACh Arquitetos Location: Nova Lima – MG, Brazil Architect In Charge: Bruno Campos, Marcelo Fontes e Silvio Todeschi(BCMF Architects) & Fernando Maculan e Mariza Machado Coelho(MACh Architects) Design Team: Patrícia Bueno, Vanessa Couto, Pedro Pereira, Yi Wang, Mateus Lira e Marcela Figueiredo. Project Year: 2014 Photographs: Gabriel Castro, Jomar… Continue reading Bar-Pool-Gallery / BCMF Arquitetos + Fernando Maculan (MACh Arquitetos) e Paulo Pederneiras →...
  Posted in City Science Tagged Alabama Silver Shadow, Cargill Commons, Location Nicollet Mall, Marquette Avenue, Mesabi Black, Nelson Entrance, Orchestra Hall, Peavey Plaza, Photographs Nic Lehoux, Target Atrium