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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors
Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
Phoenix des Lumières will be an ongoing exhibition until 31 December 2023
Last week, authorities in Dortmund announced the opening of a new exhibition called Phoenix des Lumières (Phoenix of Lights). The exhibition reimagines Phoenix West, an old factory-turned concert hall, into an immersive visual piece with projectors and sound effects. It also provides one answer to the brewing question – what should cities do with desolate industrial sites?
The exhibition opened on 28 January and will run the entire year (31 December), with local authorities expecting upwards of 500,000 visitors from Germany and abroad. In fact, they go as far as describing Phoenix des Lumières as the highlight of the cultural scene in Dortmund for 2023.
The breathtaking art piece has been made by the French company Culturespaces, which has several similar projects: in New York, Paris, Amsterdam and more. The Phoenix des Lumières took an impressive 110 video projectors, 28 loudspeakers and 10 subwoofers to create.
The projectors showcase a combination of art pieces by Viennese artists Gustav Klimpt and Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Klimt famously painted with gold leaf and other decorative elements making light and shimmering an essential part of his work. In turn, this lends itself perfectly to the light and dark design of the Phoenix des Lumières.
Hundertwasser, on the other hand, is much more popular for his playful and curvy architectural designs where colour and abstract shapes come to the foreground. These two styles blend together and create a visual pastiche within the historic space.
Phoenix West was built in 1905 and functioned as a gas blower for the blast furnaces of the local steelworks. However, with the death of the coal and steel industry in Europe near the end of the 20th century it fell into irrelevance, along with many industrial sites along the Rhine river and the infamous Ruhr Valley - formerly an industrial powerhouse on a global scale.
In 2002, the site gained heritage status for Dortmund and has been used as a cultural space ever since. The Phoenix des Lumière is the first exhibition of this scope, however. Other cities have also opted to convert their leftover industrial infrastructure into cultural spaces, a big example being Esch-sur-Alzette in nearby Luxembourg.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
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