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fromArchitectural Digest
2 days ago

Why the Post Office May Be Your Town's Most Significant Building

In the colonial period, there were no dedicated post office buildings; almost all the post offices were in taverns or shops. These were natural community meeting places.
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fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

snhetta & benthem crouwel reveal undulating design for house of culture in the netherlands

"The House of Culture and Governance in Delfzijl will bring together a theater, library, and town hall under one roof, conceived to respond directly to its urban context."
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fromFast Company
4 months ago

Respect regional, traditional, and classical architectural heritage

Trump's executive order mandates that federal buildings conform to vague ideas of regional and traditional architecture, raising debates about authenticity and representation.
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