terraced stone and glass platforms shape shuai zhang’s sculptural amphitheater in canada

Shuai Zhang proposes sculptural amphitheater in canada   Steps of Tranquility by Shuai Zhang is a sculptural amphitheater that brings life to the gently sloping shoreline of Lakeside Park in Canada. This eco-driven public landmark proposal combines locally sourced stone and high-performance glass into terraced platforms that invite everything from casual strolls to cultural gatherings. …

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‘Crafting Sanctuaries’ Sheds Light on Black Experience in the South During the Great Depression

Between 1935 and 1944, the Farm Security Administration (FSA) spurred a unique documentary project. The government outfit, organized as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal, provided aid to rural families during the Great Depression. The global economic crisis spanned 1929 to 1939 and was compounded in North America by the Dust Bowl, a severe…

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A Unique Portfolio of Hilma af Klint’s Botanical Drawings Communes with Nature’s Spiritual Side

With the Industrial Revolution in full swing at the turn of the 20th century, jobs and opportunities attracted people to burgeoning cities. New technologies were being developed at breakneck speed and discoveries within the natural sciences introduced people to invisible yet potent concepts like radio waves and X-rays. During this period of social transformation, philosophical…

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