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Jackie's Architecture Blog October 2004 Archive

By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide to Architecture since 1999

Aikido Architecture

Saturday October 30, 2004
A prize-winning duo of Swiss architects tapped the energy of an old power plant to create London's Tate Modern art museum. Read more about the Tate Modern Art Museum...

Porches, Pillars, and a Metal Roof

Friday October 22, 2004
This hill-hugging home from our House Helpline series was built by a doctor during the Victorian era, but it doesn't have the showy details you might expect. What is it? ... Read More

Why the Twin Towers Collapsed

Wednesday October 20, 2004
In a 500-page report, investigators are now saying that New York's World Trade Center Towers did not collapse because of problems in its design. Although some elements in the construction ... Read More

Gehry To Design WTC Arts Building

Wednesday October 13, 2004
Frank Gehry's firm will join with Snøhetta to design the cultural arts and museum complex on Ground Zero, the World Trade Center site in New York City. Gehry is ... Read More

The White House Celebrates A Birthday

Wednesday October 13, 2004
No one knows who will live in the United States White House next January, but one thing is sure: the stately white building we see today has gone through ... Read More

WTC Architects Speak Out

Saturday October 9, 2004
Have you ever wished you could listen in on the conversations between the folks who are rebuilding in New York City? Here's your chance. A recent conference presented by ... Read More

Victorian or Not?

Thursday October 7, 2004
There’s nothing like a Victorian to make the head spin. Why is it that no two are alike? Here are a few photos sent into our House Helpline. Only some ... Read More

Free Architecture Events in NYC

Tuesday October 5, 2004
If you're anywhere near New York City this weekend -- October 9 and 10, 2004 -- don't miss the City's second annual open house. Open House New York (OHNY) is ... Read More

How Old Is It?

Monday October 4, 2004
When they bought the place, the owners were told that this house dates from the "mid-1800's to mid-1900's." Whoa! That's a span of a hundred years! Anyone want to ... Read More

Find Plans for your Dream Home

Saturday October 2, 2004
Browse the Web and you'll find hundreds of companies that offer house plans. How to choose? A building plan publisher offers these tips for selecting the best house plans for ... Read More

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