Cities

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NewsNews • 22 Apr 2021

Norman Foster Foundation launches ‘On Cities’ Masterclass Series with twenty leading experts

A series of thirty minutes long masterclasses on YouTube will deal with the most pressing and compelling topics that contemporary cities have to deal with. After the introductory masterclass, given by Foundation president Norman Foster, experts from architecture, education, government and business will give their insights into the future of cities and the crisis that they will have to overcome.    “The City is probably the oldest most enduring invention of our civilization. The words are interchangeable, civilization, civil, civic, city. Cities evolve over time. They respond to crises. And historically they emerge from crisis, stronger then ever before. So what are the future trends for cities? And what are the lessons... More

Project • By Herzog & de MeuronOffices

Beirut Terraces

Site The city of Beirut lies in the heart of the developing Middle East. Having always been a cosmopolitan city, it is a focal point of the region as a cultural and geographical link between Europe and the Middle East. The history of Beirut could hardly be more diverse; remains of Phoenician, Roman, Mamluk, Ottoman and Colonial rule have shaped the city and its buildings. The design of Beirut Terraces was quite literally influenced by the layers of the city’s rich and tumultuous history. It is a history now also marked by inescapable traces of an eventful present. For generations to come, the people of Beirut will remember the assassination in 2005 of Prime Minister Rafik Hariri, when a car bomb detonated in front of St. Georges Hotel.... More

Product • By Urbann Products incK6 lectern

K6 lectern

Modernize your presentations and speeches with the chic and prestigious K6 Lectern. The stylish podium stand features a contemporary design made from sleek all-around aluminum or accented with a light wood panel in the center. The wide aluminum top provides plenty of space for your laptop and notes, while the interior shelf offers additional room to store accessories. The podium is supported by a large aluminum base with wheels, so it's easy to move when necessary. Features Urbann's unique modular plugins system, so you can quickly and easily personalize it to suit your needs. More