Postmodern architecture

Miami Classical Music Festival Open Call for Student Applications 2021 Summer Program

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Musicians, Music, Classical composers, French-language operas, Operas, Deconstructivism, Postmodern architecture, Rem Koolhaas, Cendrillon, Office for Metropolitan Architecture, Jules Massenet, Cinderella

b'MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami Classical Music Festival (MCMF), an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians, has officially opened its call for student applications for summer 2021.

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  • b'MIAMI BEACH, Fla., May 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Miami Classical Music Festival (MCMF), an intensive training program for the next generation of classical musicians, has officially opened its call for student applications for summer 2021.
  • MCMF will host global young artists selected from top conservatories and universities forthree weeks of performances in multiple exciting Miami Beach venues.
  • Student applications close on May 15, 2021.\nMCMF 2021 is anchored by two opera productions: Jules Massenet\'s Cendrillon (Cinderella) and Benjamin Britten\'s Albert Herring.
  • Faena Forum is a pioneering new building designed by Pritzker Prize-winning Rem Koolhaas/OMA and the home of Faena Art in Miami.

Best of the West Virtual Modern Home Tour Highlights Modern Residential Architecture in San Diego, Silicon Valley, Seattle, and Vancouver

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Thursday, December 3, 2020
Architecture, Architectural Design, Architectural theory, Modern architecture, Postmodern architecture, Academic disciplines, Articles

For lovers of architecture and design, the Modern Architecture + Design Society (MA+DS) is presenting their signature Modern Home Tour series in a way that gives everyone everywhere the opportunity to explore some of the nation's greatest examples of modern residential architecture.

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  • For lovers of architecture and design, the Modern Architecture + Design Society (MA+DS) is presenting their signature Modern Home Tour series in a way that gives everyone everywhere the opportunity to explore some of the nation's greatest examples of modern residential architecture.
  • The Best of the West Virtual Modern Home Tour will take viewers up and down the West Coast and showcase some of the amazing modern homes in the cities where physical tours had to be cancelled this year.
  • The Best of the West Virtual Modern Home Tour will run throughout the day on Saturday, December 12, 2020; a full schedule will be posted on the event page.
  • About the Modern Architecture + Design Society: Based in Austin, Texas, the Modern Architecture + Design Society was founded was founded by James Leasure in 2010 as Modern Home Tours, to introduce modern architecture and living to people across the nation.

10th Anniversary Houston Modern Home Tour Returns as Virtual Experience

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Friday, October 23, 2020
Architecture, Articles, Academic disciplines, Architectural Design, Architectural theory, Modern architecture, Postmodern architecture, Architect, Houston

The rescheduled 10th annual Houston Modern Home Tour will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2020 and will be 100% virtual!

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  • The rescheduled 10th annual Houston Modern Home Tour will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2020 and will be 100% virtual!
  • This is a one-of-a-kind event that will take attendees all around Houston and showcase some of the amazing modern architecture and designs the city has to offer.
  • The 10th anniversary Virtual Houston Modern Home Tour is presented by BEC Engineers and Consultants and sponsored by RAM Windows.
  • About the Modern Architecture + Design Society: Based in Austin, Texas, the Modern Architecture + Design Society was founded was founded by James Leasure in 2010 as Modern Home Tours, to introduce modern architecture and living to people across the nation.

DAMAC's First Tower in the City of London Reaches Its Pinnacle

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
DAMAC, Postmodern architecture, Nine Elms, DAMAC Properties, Economy of the United Arab Emirates, Hussain Sajwani

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DAMAC has announced the early completion of the final floor slab of the North tower of its premier London project, DAMAC Tower Nine Elms.

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  • DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- DAMAC has announced the early completion of the final floor slab of the North tower of its premier London project, DAMAC Tower Nine Elms.
  • The core and floor slabs of the South Tower were also completed in August 2019.
  • DAMAC is also optimistic about the demand for new homes in London amidst a decline in prices arising from uncertainties around Brexit.
  • The success of DAMAC Tower Nine Elms has prompted the company to look for other investment opportunities in London.

The Exclusive Park Grove Joins Haute Residence's Portfolio of Renowned Developments

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Thursday, April 11, 2019
Economy, Deconstructivism, Postmodern architecture, Architecture, Visual arts, Rem Koolhaas, Office for Metropolitan Architecture, Koolhaas, Ultra high-net-worth individual, OMA

OMA, founded by Rem Koolhaas, was declared the winner, making Park Grove the firm's first residential property in the United States.

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  • OMA, founded by Rem Koolhaas, was declared the winner, making Park Grove the firm's first residential property in the United States.
  • Globally acclaimed design house, Meyer Davis, created an interior aesthetic that is friendly with the architecture, and reflective of the character of Coconut Grove.
  • As a leading real estate, design and architectural platform, Haute Residence connects affluent readers with the most powerful and renowned agents, developers and designers.
  • Haute Developer members will connect with Haute Media Group's affluent UHNW readership and global broker network.

Dubai's DAMAC Properties Opens Customer Service Centres in China, to Meet Growing Interest in the UAE Real Estate Market

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Friday, February 1, 2019
DAMAC Properties, DAMAC, Postmodern architecture, Economy of the United Arab Emirates, Dubai, Arabian Peninsula, Hussain Sajwani, DAMAC Paramount Hotel & Residences

DAMAC Properties, a Dubai-based leading real estate developer, has opened its first Customer Service Centres in Shanghai and Beijing, to meet increasing interest in the UAE market.

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  • DAMAC Properties, a Dubai-based leading real estate developer, has opened its first Customer Service Centres in Shanghai and Beijing, to meet increasing interest in the UAE market.
  • Serving as a link between Dubai and the two cities, the centres are operated by a team of dedicated customer experience professionals, recruited from and based in China.
  • DAMAC has been at the forefront of the Middle East's luxury real estate market since 2002, delivering over 24,000 homes to customers from across the world.
  • A pioneer in the region's real estate sector, DAMAC has introduced new concepts to the market, in collaboration with some of the world's most eminent lifestyle brands.

DMCC partners with Asia House to stage event that will strengthen Dubai trade ties with China and Asia

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Sunday, January 27, 2019
Geography of Asia, Western Asia, Countries, Almas Tower, Futurist architecture, High-tech architecture, Postmodern architecture, DMCC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Ahmed Sultan Bin Sulayem, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

The MoU sees DMCC and Asia House explore future cooperation on key projects and events in the Middle East, including a major conference at DMCC's Dubai headquarters in Almas Tower in March 2019.

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  • The MoU sees DMCC and Asia House explore future cooperation on key projects and events in the Middle East, including a major conference at DMCC's Dubai headquarters in Almas Tower in March 2019.
  • The agreement signed today between DMCC and Asia House reflects this era of prosperity, and the UAE government commends both parties for collaborating to drive trade from Asia through Dubai, the UAE and beyond."
  • The upcoming DMCC and Asia House event provides precisely this, and we look forward to March 2019 with great promise," he added.
  • Lord Green, Chairman of Asia House, added:
    "Given the region's increasing importance to global trade and investment, Asia House is placing a greater focus on the Middle East.

Azrieli Group Revealed Tel Aviv's Next Icon: "The Spiral Tower" - the Tallest Tower in Israel

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Wednesday, December 19, 2018
Postmodern architecture, Azrieli Center, Azrieli Group, Tel Aviv, Tase, Districts of Israel

TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the Azrieli Group (TASE: AZRG), headed by chairperson Dana Azrieli, revealed " The Spiral Tower ", which will be built on the property where the mythological Beit Yediot Ahronot stood for decades.

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  • TEL AVIV, Israel, Dec. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, the Azrieli Group (TASE: AZRG), headed by chairperson Dana Azrieli, revealed " The Spiral Tower ", which will be built on the property where the mythological Beit Yediot Ahronot stood for decades.
  • The tower will constitute part of the Azrieli Center Complex, which today includes three towers - a circle, a square and a triangle.
  • The new tower will rise to a height of 350 meters spanning 91 stories and once completed, it will become the tallest building in Israel.
  • The tower was planned and developed in a unique geometric shape, never before seen in Israel, which captures the eye and the imagination.

Dekton® by Cosentino Unveils New Stonika Collection, Adds Three New Colors To The Industrial Collection

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Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Visual arts, Architectural Design, Industrial style, Interior design, Postmodern architecture, Marble, Germani, Cosentino, Design, Architecture

"Dekton Stonika is a next-generation, high-test version of our celebrated Dekton XGloss Natural Collection ," says Massimo Ballucchi, Director of Marketing for Cosentino North America.

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  • "Dekton Stonika is a next-generation, high-test version of our celebrated Dekton XGloss Natural Collection ," says Massimo Ballucchi, Director of Marketing for Cosentino North America.
  • The Dekton Stonika Collection includes the following six colors, bringing the total color offering to 53:
    Olimpo takes inspiration from the very best Carrara marble for the most discerning customer.
  • Building off the award-winning Dekton Industrial Collection designed by Phoenix-based architect and designer Daniel Germani, the colors add a calm, careful aesthetic to the existing collection, now comprised of seven colors.
  • The three new Dekton Industrial Collection colors are:
    Laos (left) a dark and weathered reinterpretation of the industrial look with golden tones, grey veining and a matte finish.