LONDON — When Zaha Hadid’s first building in Germany was under construction in the early 1990s, she commissioned the photographer. Helen Binet to take pictures. NS Vitra Fire Station In Weil am Rhein, at that point, it was little more than a forest of steel reinforcing bars. “Hélène went up to the job site and …
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When T assembles a panel of architects, designers, and journalists, 25 Most Important Artifacts of Post-War ArchitectureComing into it, we knew that Times readers would have their own opinion on buildings to include or skip; Even our jurors were aware of the limitations inherent in such a task. With this in mind, here a little …
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The third brightest object in the night sky is not a distant planet or solar system, but a football field-sized building. Designed and assembled by five space agencies representing 15 countries, the structure represents a triumph not only of engineering but also of politics. an unprecedented international effort in the name of science. Built largely …
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