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The Atlanta Paramount Theatre, which opened as the Howard in 1920, was perhaps the finest example of Palladian architecture ever adapted as a motion picture theatre. Originally conceived by Troup Howard and designed primarily by architect Philip Trammell Shutze, the theatre was raised in 1960. But its facade lives on in a gracious Palazzo-styled residence in Moultrie, Georgia. This is the story through written accounts and photographs of this theatre's unique journey and the vision of Robert Byrd Wright, Jr., owner, and architect William Frank McCall, Jr. who brilliantly adapted hundreds of...

When the Radio City Theatres complex was conceived by New York's Associated Architects in the 1930's, the RKO Roxy Theatre was an important part of the scheme. Later renamed the Center Theatre due to a lawsuit over the use of the name "Roxy" by the owners of S.L. Rothafel's original "cathedral," the brilliantly designed building is the only major portion of Rockefeller Center to ever be destroyed. It fell to the wreckers in 1954 in a time when a full appreciation for its deco and moderne style had not come to fruition. It is a regrettable part of man's destructiveness in the name of ...

Adventure is nothing new to the Kilbreth family, but what an adventure it is.A heart warming tale of one family's struggle to make it in the off grid world. An example for those who might like to go off grid and a warning to avoid some of the pitfalls. This don't miss book will bring you to tears, make you laugh, and make you think.

A true story about a haunted hotel I had planned to buy and rehab. A short, abbreviated account.

The audioguide tells the story, describes the architecture and reports interesting facts about the church of Dormition, founded in 1352. The unknown author of church frescoes, such as Theophane the Greek, was related to the Byzantine traditions of the Paleologist period: its frescoes were sketched quickly. The audioguide has been made by professionals in the field of history and art.

In a City named Oakland, situated on San Francisco Bay, is the recognition that the construction of a modern Roman Catholic Cathedral captures the visual and religious sensibilities of the diverse worshipers of what these residents, mere humans with a lifetime so short, have built to their God with skill and style and up-to-date techniques for its 600 thousand or more Diocesan members use.

Of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World, only the Great Pyramid of Giza remains standing today, and in remarkably good condition. While the Egyptians are renown for building pyramids, the Great Pyramid stands alone in terms of stability, complexity, and symbolism. Who built the Great Pyramid, and for what purpose? How was it constructed with such precision and with such massive stone blocks? When was it built, and how did the builders develop the science, mathematics, and organizational prowess to succeed at such an incredible undertaking? Much of the observant religious world has heard ...

Per quale motivo tutti, o quasi tutti, vogliono vivere in città? Le possibili risposte sono molte. Livio Sacchi, da architetto, è convinto che il principale motivo per cui le città piacciono così tanto sia sostanzialmente uno solo: in città ci si sente e si è più liberi che altrove. Affrancando le identità dei singoli dalle aspettative familiari e sociali e permettendo a chi vi abita di provare a diventare ciò che vuole, le città consentono qualcosa di molto prossimo all'autodeterminazione del proprio essere.

Du planst den Hausbau oder Hauskauf eines Tiny Houses? Oder interessierst du dich generell für kleine Häuser, ein Containerhaus, Minihäuser bzw. Modulhäuser? Du findest in diesem Hörbuch Baupläne und Grundrisse für Tiny Homes, und Denkanstöße die Du für den Innenausbau und die Inneneinrichtung deines Micro Hauses unbedingt beachten musst.

Esta obra nasceu dos questionamentos e da preocupação de uma sociedade mais igualitária, com um olhar mais equitativo ao acesso com segurança e autonomia aos espaços, edificações, equipamentos urbanos, transportes, informação, entre outros, permite que as pessoas com deficiência e/ou mobilidade reduzida participem plenamente da sociedade com igualdade.

Es ist ein Schock für die ganze Christenheit: Konstantinopel ist gefallen! Verbissen haben die Byzantiner die Stadt verteidigt, doch die Übermacht der Türken war erdrückend. Wo Hunnen, Perser, Araber und Bulgaren gescheitert waren, haben die Türken 1453 triumphiert. Jetzt schmückt sich der osmanische Sultan Mehmed II. mit dem Beinamen »Vater der Eroberung«.

Découvrez de façon claire et accessible, avec cet ouvrage de référence, les grandes étapes de la construction de la Tour Eiffel, le monument le plus emblématique de la France et l'un des monuments majeurs du monde entier. Ce livre audio d'histoire raconte la fantastique aventure de la Tour Eiffel. Monument décrié à sa construction pour son avant-gardisme, la dame de fer a séduit les parisiens et veille sur la ville depuis plus de 130 ans. Retrouvez en 12 dates clés, la genèse d'un des plus grands chefs-d'œuvre de l'histoire architecturale.

Nella documentazione degli anni Venti e trenta sullo sviluppo urbanistico di Roma l'aggettivo che ricorre con frequenza è "moderno". Negli studi specialistici, negli articoli per il grande pubblico, nelle riflessioni di architetti e urbanisti dell'epoca, la trasformazione della capitale - così come dell'Italia intera - era correlata agli sviluppi di cui la società e la vita quotidiana avrebbero conosciuto gli effetti più profondi nei decenni a venire. Ma è davvero esistita un'architettura fascista?

Love Your Space is devoted to the subject of well-being and space design. Interior designers create environments that enhance the quality of life, work, health, and the experience of the users. A good designer will explore possible benefits with the users who sometimes might not realize or understand what might be even possible. Design can and should be a medium for encouraging positive change in attitudes to how we live and work.

Come with your errant poet on an unforgettable journey across two continents. In the spirit of all great adventures, we have tales ranging from visiting the tiny island of Sark, through experiencing the unusual in Spain, The Netherlands, and France. Poetic stories celebrating all corners of the UK and telling of two compelling journeys in homage to art and artists, firstly a visit to Manhattan in New York and then London, England.

Der Bau des eigenen Tiny House ist ein stets wachsender Trend aus den USA, welcher das autarke Leben auf wenig Quadratmetern mit Effizienz und Umweltbewusstsein verknüpft. Erleben Sie, wie vorteilhaft Sie Ihr Leben gestalten können, wenn Sie auf unnütze Dinge aus dem Alltag verzichten und diesen einmal vollständig auf Links drehen. Zahlreiche Tiny-House-Besitzer leben schon jetzt den Traum vom unabhängigen Leben, warum nicht auch Sie?

Nein, ein Tischkicker reicht nicht: Wenn Mitarbeiter innovative Ideen entwickeln und vernetzt arbeiten sollen, dann brauchen Sie eine Arbeitsumgebung, die echten Austausch ermöglicht. Irene Graf und Rainer Petek zeigen in ihrem Buch, welche Raumkonzepte nicht nur die Kommunikation und Zusammenarbeit, sondern auch die Innovationskraft fördern. Kreativ und innovativ. Dazu besuchten die beratende Ingenieurin und der Strategic Advisor viele Unternehmen an dem Ort, der der Inbegriff von Kreativität und Innovation ist: das Silicon Valley.

This three-part audiobook is about everything you will ever want to know about spam. In Part I, I look at all of the different kinds of "unsolicited commercial messages" and how our tolerances for each vastly differs from total acceptance to $50,000 fines for the same type of message. In Part II, Gary Thuerk, the Father of Email, tells his story how the world's first spam email message was sent. Part III of the audiobook delivers the actual email message itself, the very first spam message. And there's even a section in here that will explain how spam became know as...spam!

Naissance du gothique et historique depuis le XIIème siècle de la construction, des restaurations et modifications au cours des siècles jusqu'à la restauration "aventureuse" d'Eugène Viollet-le-Duc au XIXème siècle. Détails du déroulement de la construction et minutieuses descriptions de l'architecture ainsi que des sculptures internes et externes du bâtiment, de son mobilier, tableaux et vitraux. Rappel des grands évènements historiques, tristes ou heureux, fastes ou malheureux impliquant la cathédrale au cœur de l'Histoire de France.

Are you thinking of adding a basement to your home? This can be a great investment in terms of adding value to your home or even if it is just adding more space to your home for you to enjoy an extra bedroom or study. But adding a basement is fraught with danger, and you can't afford to make a mistake. Remember, you are transferring the weight of your existing building onto brand-new foundations meters under your existing foundations!