Tag Archives: Buildings (Structures)

The New York Times 3:27 pm on June 4, 2021
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Buildings With Sections That Seem to Hover in Midair

Cantilevered towers help deal with space limitations in New York City. They start narrow at the street but expand as they rise, more lollipop than traditional wedding cake.

#architecture, #buildings-structures, #central-park-manhattan-ny, #dumbo-brooklyn-ny, #real-estate-and-housing-residential, #zoning

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The New York Times 1:03 pm on June 4, 2021
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A Rogue Climber Running From the Law Was Fleeing His Own Trauma

A former paratrooper became an “urban explorer,” scaling the tops of bridges and buildings to help ease his PTSD. He now faces criminal charges in several states.

#bridges-and-tunnels, #buildings-structures, #content-type-personal-profile, #depression-mental, #post-traumatic-stress-disorder, #therapy-and-rehabilitation, #trespassing, #veterans, #wright-isaac-b-1995

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The New York Times 9:39 am on June 4, 2021
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Can the Pandemic Rescue Britain’s Shopping Areas? This Town Hopes So.

In a British coastal town, a major landlord is giving away free rent for two years as part of a redevelopment plan.

#bournemouth-england, #buildings-structures, #debenhams, #great-britain, #legalgeneral-group-plc, #poole-england, #real-estate-commercial, #renting-and-leasing-real-estate, #shopping-and-retail, #shopping-centers-and-malls

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The New York Times 9:00 am on May 30, 2021
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Reconstructing the Neighborhood Burned in the Tulsa Massacre

Using maps, newspaper clippings, testimonies and more, a team of graphics editors created an interactive 3-D portrait of the community that was burned down in 1921.

#ancestry-com, #archives-and-records, #black-people, #buildings-structures, #new-york-times, #news-and-news-media, #newspapers, #race-and-ethnicity, #reparations, #tulsa-okla, #tulsa-race-riot-1921

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The New York Times 11:02 pm on May 10, 2021
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Helmut Jahn, ‘Convention-Busting’ Architect, Dies at 81

He helped redefine Chicago architecture with his postmodern designs of the Thompson Center and the United Airlines terminal at O’Hare International Airport. But he was also known worldwide.

#architecture, #buildings-structures, #chicago-ill, #deaths-obituaries, #jahn-helmut, #real-estate-commercial

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 8, 2021
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After Pandemic, Shrinking Need for Office Space Could Crush Landlords

Some big employers are giving up square footage as they juggle remote work. That could devastate building owners and cities.

#boston-properties-inc, #buildings-structures, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #corporations, #dimon-james, #jpmorgan-chasecompany, #landlords, #manhattan-nyc, #property-taxes, #quarantine-life-and-culture, #real-estate-commercial, #recession-and-depression, #renting-and-leasing-real-estate, #sl-green-realty-corporation, #stocks-and-bonds, #telecommuting, #united-states, #urban-areas, #workplace-environment

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The New York Times 8:00 am on February 16, 2021
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The Haunted House of Soviets Gets a New Life

Residents of Kaliningrad, Russia’s westernmost region, search for meaning in a building many see as an egregious architectural mistake. “It’s ugly, but it’s ours.”

#architecture, #buildings-structures, #kaliningrad-russia

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The New York Times 10:00 am on January 31, 2021
Tags: Bonaparte, Joseph (1768-1844), , Bordentown (NJ), Buildings (Structures), ,   

Napoleon’s Brother Lived in N.J. Here’s What Happened to the Estate.

The site in Bordentown once harbored Joseph Bonaparte, a former king. A new partnership has ensured that its history won’t be forgotten.

#bonaparte-joseph-1768-1844, #bonaparte-napoleon, #bordentown-nj, #buildings-structures, #new-jersey, #parks-and-other-recreation-areas

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The New York Times 12:18 pm on January 18, 2021
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Effort to Climb Skyscraper in Wheelchair Captivates Hong Kong

Lai Chi-wai fell short of his goal of ascending a skyscraper by rope. It hardly made his feat any less impressive.

#buildings-structures, #content-type-personal-profile, #disabilities, #hong-kong, #lai-chi-wai, #rock-climbing, #wheelchairs

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The New York Times 7:30 am on January 12, 2021
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Caligula’s Garden of Delights, Unearthed and Restored

Relics from the favorite hideaway of ancient Rome’s most infamous tyrant have been recovered and put on display by archaeologists.

#archaeology-and-anthropology, #buildings-structures, #caligula-12-41-ad, #capitoline-museums, #museums, #roman-civilization, #rome-italy, #your-feed-science

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The New York Times 4:04 pm on December 23, 2020
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Baltimore Building Explosion Injures at Least 10

The explosion happened on the 16th floor of the Baltimore Gas and Electric Company building. The cause was not immediately clear, but the utility said it was likely a construction accident.

#accidents-and-safety, #baltimore-md, #buildings-structures, #explosions-accidental, #fires-and-firefighters, #rescues

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The New York Times 8:18 pm on November 17, 2020
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Jacob’s Pillow Theater, Site of Dance Festival, Destroyed in Fire

“It looked like what a bomb must look like when it goes off,” the organization’s executive director said.

#becket-mass, #buildings-structures, #dancing, #doris-duke-theater, #fires-and-firefighters, #jacobs-pillow-dance-festival

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The New York Times 3:02 pm on November 13, 2020
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A Cape Town Apartment That Speaks to the Past

In their pied-à-terre in an iconic Art Deco building, a pair of siblings restored original details, including ones that force a confrontation with the country’s fraught history.

#architecture, #art-deco, #buildings-structures, #cape-town-south-africa, #historic-buildings-and-sites, #interior-design-and-furnishings, #real-estate-and-housing-residential

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The New York Times 4:46 pm on November 1, 2020
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Rescuers Race Against Time to Find Survivors After Quake in Turkey

After the deadly tremor rocked the country’s western coast, razing buildings in the city of Izmir and killing dozens of people, hope began to fade for some of those still trapped under the rubble.

#buildings-structures, #deaths-fatalities, #earthquakes, #izmir-turkey, #rescues

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The New York Times 10:07 pm on October 30, 2020
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Crane Accident in Midtown Manhattan Sends Debris Falling

The material that rained down from a tower terrified passers-by, though no one was injured. The building will be the second-tallest residential skyscraper in the city.

#accidents-and-safety, #billionairesrow-manhattan-ny, #building-construction, #buildings-structures, #buildings-department-nyc, #manhattan-nyc, #new-york-city, #workplace-hazards-and-violations

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The New York Times 10:36 pm on October 29, 2020
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New York Nightmare: Man Plunges Through Sidewalk Into Rat-Filled Hole

“Rats crawling on him, he can’t move,” said the brother of the man, who was rescued after about 30 minutes and remains hospitalized in stable condition.

#accidents-and-safety, #belmont-bronx-ny, #bronx-nyc, #buildings-structures, #buildings-department-nyc, #rats, #sidewalks, #st-barnabas-hospital

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The New York Times 11:35 am on October 26, 2020
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It Might Become the Scariest Part of Your Commute: The Elevator

Touch-free buttons, foot pedals, holograms — New York City buildings scramble to make the ride up feel safer.

#buildings-structures, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #elevators-and-escalators, #manhattan-nyc, #new-york-city

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The New York Times 2:19 am on October 6, 2020
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Stairwell Collapse in Houston Leaves 3 Workers Dead and 1 Injured

The 15-story building had been inspected hours before the accident.

#accidents-and-safety, #building-construction, #buildings-structures, #deaths-fatalities, #houston-tex, #marathon-oil-corporation, #workplace-hazards-and-violations

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The New York Times 1:00 pm on September 22, 2020
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As Concerns Over Climate Change Rise, More Developers Turn to Wood

With environmental benefits and lower labor costs, mass timber has grown into a market that could rival steel and concrete in the construction industry.

#building-construction, #buildings-structures, #forests-and-forestry, #greenhouse-gas-emissions, #real-estate-commercial, #real-estate-and-housing-residential, #wood-and-wood-products

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The New York Times 8:46 pm on August 30, 2020
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Snapped Poles, Shredded Roofs: A Long Road to Recovery After Laura

Hurricane Laura ravaged southwestern Louisiana, leaving weary residents to assess the toll and map a way forward. Some communities may be four weeks away from even getting power back.

#buildings-structures, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #evacuations-and-evacuees, #floods, #home-repairs-and-improvements, #hurricane-laura-2020, #hurricanes-and-tropical-storms, #lake-charles-la, #louisiana, #oil-petroleum-and-gasoline, #wind

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The New York Times 5:18 pm on August 9, 2020
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Earthquake in North Carolina Is Strongest in the Area Since 1916

The earthquake near the border with Virginia was the strongest in the region since 1916, the authorities said.

#buildings-structures, #earthquakes, #north-carolina, #virginia

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The New York Times 9:51 pm on August 2, 2020
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New Genoa Bridge Inauguration Is Bittersweet

Built in less than two years to replace the collapsed Morandi bridge, the new span is already a point of pride for Italy. But residents fear it will not be enough to revive their aging port city.

#accidents-and-safety, #architecture, #autostrade-spa, #bridges-and-tunnels, #buildings-structures, #genoa-italy, #infrastructure-public-works, #piano-renzo, #politics-and-government, #restoration-and-renovation, #roads-and-traffic, #viaducts

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The New York Times 11:08 pm on July 9, 2020
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Macron Drops Idea of a Modern Spire for Notre-Dame

The French president had floated the idea of replacing the fire-ravaged cathedral’s 19th-century spire with a “contemporary architectural gesture.” Few were in favor.

#architecture, #buildings-structures, #fires-and-firefighters, #france, #macron-emmanuel-1977, #notre-dame-cathedral-paris-france, #paris-france, #restoration-and-renovation

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The New York Times 2:49 am on July 5, 2020
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239 Experts With 1 Big Claim: The Coronavirus Is Airborne

The W.H.O. has resisted mounting evidence that viral particles floating indoors are infectious, some scientists say. The agency maintains the research is still inconclusive.

#buildings-structures, #centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #coronavirus-reopenings, #coronavirus-risks-and-safety-concerns, #disease-rates, #masks, #protective-clothing-and-gear, #united-nations, #workplace-environment, #world-health-organization, #your-feed-science

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The New York Times 10:11 pm on July 1, 2020
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3-Story Building in Brooklyn That Housed Gym Suddenly Collapses

The building’s owner had been fined at least eight times for violations, most recently for a “dangerously bulging” side. There was no immediate word of injuries.

#accidents-and-safety, #brooklyn-nyc, #buildings-structures, #buildings-department-nyc

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The New York Times 8:45 pm on June 22, 2020
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A Multibillion-Dollar Opportunity: Virus-Proofing the New Office

Tech, catering and design companies are rushing to sell employers on fever scanners, box lunches and office floor-planning apps for social distancing. But it’s too soon to tell if they will work.

#airport-security, #buildings-structures, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #coronavirus-reopenings, #gensler-architecture-firm, #interior-design-and-furnishings, #labor-and-jobs, #medicine-and-health, #pricewaterhousecoopers, #real-estate-commercial, #science-and-technology, #secure-identity-llc-clear, #security-and-warning-systems, #sodexo, #software, #steelcase-inc, #workplace-environment, #workplace-hazards-and-violations

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The New York Times 12:40 am on June 4, 2020
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Office Towers Are Still Going Up, but Who Will Fill Them?

Developers around the country are grappling with the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic as tenants cancel plans and workers fear returning to the office.

#buildings-structures, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #real-estate-commercial, #real-estate-and-housing-residential

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The New York Times 8:34 pm on May 23, 2020
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Fire Destroys Warehouse at Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco

One firefighter was injured in the four-alarm blaze at Fisherman’s Wharf early on Saturday morning, officials said.

#accidents-and-safety, #buildings-structures, #fires-and-firefighters, #fishermans-wharf, #pier-45, #san-francisco-calif, #ships-and-shipping, #ss-jeremiah-obrien-ship

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The New York Times 11:26 am on May 22, 2020
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The U.S. Is Getting Shorter, as Mapmakers Race to Keep Up

Scientists are hard at work recalibrating where and how the nation physically sits on the planet. It’s not shrinkage — it’s “height modernization.”

#blackwell-juliana-p, #buildings-structures, #california, #davis-james-l, #earth, #florida, #global-positioning-system, #gravitation-and-gravity, #national-oceanic-and-atmospheric-administration, #navigation, #pacific-northwestern-states-us, #satellites, #texas, #united-states, #your-feed-science, #zilkoski-david-b

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The New York Times 4:12 pm on May 9, 2020
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An Ode to the Humble Balcony

It is private, yet public; exposed, yet secluded. It offers company without the demands of intimacy, and we should never take it for granted again.

#architecture, #balconies-and-terraces, #beirut-lebanon, #buildings-structures, #coronavirus-2019-ncov, #urban-areas

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The New York Times 9:00 am on April 29, 2020
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The Hidden Feats That Built New York’s Towering Skyscrapers

The ingenuity of engineers helped build landmarks like Black Rock and the new supertalls. Our critic takes a virtual tour with Guy Nordenson.

#1-world-trade-center-manhattan-ny, #architecture, #att-inc, #buildings-structures, #cbs-corporation, #eiffel-gustave-1832-1923, #engineering-and-engineers, #fuller-buckminster, #historic-buildings-and-sites, #johnson-philip, #manhattan-nyc, #mies-van-der-rohe-ludwig, #national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture, #noguchi-isamu, #park-avenue-manhattan-ny, #piano-renzo, #saarinen-eero, #skidmore-owingsmerrill, #steel-and-iron, #wind, #woolworth-building-manhattan-ny, #world-trade-center-manhattan-ny

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