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  • July 2008

    • New York Times Dismantles Rods After 3rd Climber

      New York Times  |  Jul 10, 08 9:00 AM CDT

      New York Times Dismantles Rods After 3rd Climber

      (Newser) - After the third man in 5 weeks scaled the facade of the New York Times building, the newspaper has begun removing dozens of the distinctive horizontal rods that sheathe the new skyscraper. Opened last year and designed by Renzo Piano, the building has attracted death-defying climbers who have ascended all the way to the top via the ladder-like beams. The Times building's trademark rods are energy-efficient, designed to admit sunlight without overheating the interior. More »

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      New York Times  • architecture  • stunts  • Renzo Piano  • New York Times building

  • February 2008

    • 10 Must-See Big Apple Buildings

      Associated Press  |  Feb 25, 08 6:35 AM CST

      10 Must-See Big Apple Buildings

      (Newser) - Headed to New York for a burst of sightseeing? Trade the Statue of Liberty for a tour of the Big Apple’s 10 must-see buildings, as compiled by the Center for Architecture: Conde Nast Building Brooklyn Museum Prada New York Rose Center For Earth And Space Apple Store Soho   More »

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      New York City  • architecture  • Brooklyn  • Prada  • Empire State Building  • Frank Gehry  • Renzo Piano

    • LA Museum's Extension Has Split Personality

      Los Angeles Times  |  Feb 7, 08 1:00 PM CST

      LA Museum's Extension Has Split Personality

      (Newser) - Critics are assessing Los Angeles's newest art institution, the Broad Contemporary Art Museum, housed in a building by Renzo Piano on the campus of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. It's a strange mix of public and private: The new building—to open Feb. 16—was funded by billionaire benefactor Eli Broad and integrated with LACMA before Broad announced that his collection won't be permanently housed there, after all. More »

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      Los Angeles  • Eli Broad  • Renzo Piano

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