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Since its origin, Human created an architecture to protect and improve his comfort. Nowadays, many ideas and buildings have emerged to appease a need for development related to a more and more demanding and delocated economic activity. Architecture is the art to design and set up buildings and other structures. Projects are becoming more and more ambitious with an increasing temporal constraint.
In addition to effectiveness and profitability, let us hope that the architects and other partners take into account the environment by choosing the right materials and localization of the modern structures.
Since its origin, Human created an architecture to protect and improve his comfort. Nowadays, many ideas and buildings have emerged to appease a need for development related to a more and more demanding and delocated economic activity. Architecture is the art to design and set up buildings and other structures. Projects are becoming more and more ambitious with an increasing temporal constraint.
In addition to effectiveness and profitability, let us hope that the architects and other partners take into account the environment by choosing the right materials and localization of the modern structures.
Nepal (Kathmandu 2005), Hard Time for Durbar Square - Though there are no written archives stating the history of the Kathmandu Durbar Square, the construction of the palace in the square is credited to Sankharadev (1069-1083). The Kathmandu Durbar Square holds the palaces of the Kings dynasty Malla and Shah. The square also surrounds quadrangles revealing courtyards and temples.
Netherland (Amsterdam 2005), Canal Houses - The city of Amsterdam enjoys great fame for being the owner of one important historical city centres in the world. The distinctive Amsterdam cityscape is dominated by canal houses. Most of them built as residences and characterised by narrow, tall facades and crowned by richly ornamented gable tops.
Mexico (Mexico City 2004), Adobe Architecture - The defining feature of New Mexico is its adobe architecture. Adobe bricks are a sun-baked mixture of earth, sand, charcoal and chopped grass or straw. Built into walls, they are set with a mortar and plastered with mud and straw. These days, adobe is actually painted cement or concrete in a kitsch way.
Morrocco (Ouarzazate, Medina 2006) Medina yours - Situated below the High Atlas Mountains in the interior of Morocco, Ouarzazate is the image of the authentic south. Home to a traditional medina and magnificent kasbahs including residences of the Glaoui - a powerful Moroccan Lord during the colonial period.
Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Petronas Tower 2005), Twin Forever - Malaysia's National Oil company, Petronas, set out to build the world's tallest building. Completed in 1998, the 88-floor towers constructed of largely reinforced concrete with a steel and glass facade were designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art, a reflection of Malaysia's Muslim heritage.
Japan (Tokyo, Ueno 2005)
Japan (Shirakawa 2005), Heavy Snowfall and Strong Wind - The Historic Villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama is composed of three mountain farm villages. This area has particularly heavy snowfall. Until quite recently, before long tunnels were constructed and new bridges were built across the deep valleys, the relations between this area and the outside world were very limited. Due to the difficulty of access, for a time this was called "the last unexplored area of Japan".
Mexico (Mexico 2004), New Capital - New Mexico is a timeless land of ancient cultural traditions and striking environmental diversity. For thousands of years, man left footprints to a rich and colorful past. Today, New Mexico encourages architects to leave their own footprints on the pages of the state's rich history.
Mexico (Mexico City 2004), Cactus fence - A cactus fence still protects Frida Kahlo and Diego Riviera' home in San Angel (Mexico City). Kahlo depicted her own leg as a tree (Cactus?!) deeply rooted in her Mexican home.
China (Beijing 2004), Sculpture Soul - Sculpture is known as one of China’s great arts. Neolithic figurines, rows upon rows of underground terra-cotta statues, exquisite bronzes, Buddhas carved in cave walls are part of Chinese sculptural heritage. Besides a 2-digits economic growth, inheritance preservation is becoming a priority for China.
