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Naomi Pollock Explores Eight Decades of Japanese Residential Architecture

Mahendra, 25/04/2025

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In her 10th book, RECORD contributing editor Naomi Pollock, FAIA, showcases 98 houses built in Japan since 1945. In addition to acquainting readers with these era-defining dwellings, she draws on her 30-year residence there to explore the social, technological, geographic, and historical factors behind them. Following is an excerpt from the author’s introduction.

The Japanese House Since 1945, by Naomi Pollock. Foreword by Tadao Ando. Thames & Hudson, 400 pages, $85, click to enlarge.

“For Japanese architecture, the history of its modernization has also been a history of westernization,” explains architect Fumihiko Maki. Prior to the war,

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Renovation of White Stadium in Boston’s Franklin Park to move forward despite lawsuit

Mahendra, 24/04/2025

Renovation of White Stadium for women’s soccer team in Boston to proceed

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BOSTON – The renovation of White Stadium for a women’s professional soccer team in Boston’s Franklin Park is going forward, despite a lawsuit from neighbors.

A judge denied the request for an injunction, which would have temporarily halted the renovations while issues were settled in court.

Twenty-one residents filed the lawsuit against Boston last month, claiming the plan to renovate the stadium would essentially privatize what should be a publicly-used resource.

The city said White

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Raptors’ Scotiabank Arena Sees $350 Million Renovation

Mahendra, 23/04/2025

Scotiabank Arena will be getting a facelift.

Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment announced a $350 million renovation to the home of the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs, the company said in a press release. The exact specifics of the renovation have yet to be announced but it will include “capital improvements to almost all areas within the venue including concourses, suites, premium clubs, retail spaces, food and beverage offerings, state-of-the-art technological innovations and more.”

More information about the “Scotiabank Arena Venue Reimagination” project will be forthcoming Tuesday. So far, renovations made over the summer include changes to the 200

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Hindus, Muslims in Kerala village unite for temple renovation: Report | Latest News India

Mahendra, 22/04/2025

In the village of Muthuvallur in Malappuram, Kerala, a heartwarming story of communal harmony unfolds as residents come together to restore a centuries-old Durga temple.

Muthuvallur Durga Bhagwati Temple stands as a symbol of unity.(Facebook)

Situated near Kondotty, Muthuvallur Durga Bhagwati Temple stands as a symbol of unity, with both Hindus and Muslims joining hands for its renovation, Times of India reported.

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Since 2015, villagers have pooled their resources to refurbish the temple which is located in the Muslim-majority area,

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WSU and KSHSAA Update on University Stadium Renovations

Mahendra, 21/04/2025

With the Kansas State High School Track and Field Championship approaching, Wichita State University and the Kansas State High School Activities Association are providing the following update regarding the status of University Stadium (formerly Cessna Stadium).

In September of 2022, the Wichita State University Board of Trustees approved funding for phases 1A and 1B for the capital improvement plan to remake Cessna Stadium into University Stadium, a state-of-the-art home for Wichita State athletics, university and community events and the Kansas State High School Track and Field Championship.

The east side of the stadium was taken

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Albert McCormick Community Center getting $1.5 million for renovations

Mahendra, 20/04/2025

A Waterloo community center and library branch is getting $1.5 million for upgrades and renovations.

The city announced it was releasing the funding for the Albert McCormick Community Center project at a meeting on Monday.

“These upgraded spaces as you’ve shown, there’s expansion of educational programs, cultural events, recreational facilities, so it’s fantastic,” said Ward 3 Councilor Hans Roach. “We really demonstrated dedication to our wellbeing of community and our vision for a vibrant, inclusive, forward-thinking Ward 3.”

Some of the proposed changes include a new city community room with commercial kitchen, new exterior building entrance, renovation and potential expansion

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Former St. Pierre Renovation Center to be cleaned up

Mahendra, 19/04/2025

A deadline has been given for the ownership of a prominent eyesore in south London, Ont. to address a property standards order— or city hall will.

On Feb. 16, municipal compliance officers issued an order against the ownership of 595 Exeter Rd., formerly the St. Pierre Renovation Center, to clean up the debris-filled property and secure the building from trespassers.

According to Coun. Elizabeth Peloza, the city is preparing to step in next week.

“There’s a legal process the city follows and a period for compliance,” Peloza explained. “Since that has passed, the week of April 14th, we should start

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La Tête Media House / caspar.

Mahendra, 18/04/2025

La Tête Media House / caspar. - Exterior Photography, Facade + 17

Architecture thought digital: With La Tête, a future-oriented media house was created, and the Handelsblatt Media Group moved in. The barcode façade with an integrated mega screen does not only represent the digitalization of the media world, it transforms La Tête into a living social media channel and opens up the house to the public. People passing by can see on the outside of the building what the Handelsblatt produces inside.

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