The Independence Palace, completed in 1966 by the architect Ngô Viết Thụ, winner of the Prix de Rome, was never inhabited by President Ngo Dinh Diem who requested its construction but by the next President who made him assassinated. It has become a museum since April 30, 1975 when tanks have crashed through its gates.
Renamed as Reunification Palace, It is now the gathering place for all the city’s major festivities and commemorations.
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Von Prof. Steve Bisson, Pariser Kunsthochschule
Chefredakteur des Urbanautica Institute
Die Lebensbedingungen der Massen stimmten nicht immer mit denen eines irdischen Paradieses überein. Dies ist auch heute noch der Fall, wenn wir den Urbanismus und insbesondere den Zustand der Vorstädte oder der großstädtischen Verdichtungen beobachten, die wenig Raum für grüne Träume lassen. Eine Terrasse ist schon ein Privileg. Im Zuge der fortschreitenden Urbanisierung hat sich die menschliche Spezies von der Natur distanziert und ist in Betontürme gezwungen,
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Diese Serie wurde auf der Internationalen Fotobiennale Hanoi 2023 in der Ausstellung „IN SEARCH OF THE LOST TIME“ präsentiert.
Künstler-Statement von Quang Lam:
Es gibt Orte, an denen Architektur und Stadtplanung nicht nur von den Bedürfnissen der Gegenwart geprägt sind, sondern auch von den Überzeugungen eines Lebens jenseits.
Diese Fotoserie ist durchdrungen von dieser Philosophie, die Hue prägte, die Kaiserstadt in Zentralvietnam, die erst vor Kurzem im 19.
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The myth to reach the sky is as old as humanity, especially told in the myth of Icarus. It has become technologically possible in 20th century.
Architecture also embraced this myth as the new credo. Nowadays, the term skyline is used to describe this type of urbanism based on the vertical line. Skyscrapers became the symbols of the superpower of capitalism
With the vibrant red and blue colors which are creating a time lag impression,
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Speaking about “Extinction” is not only about physical matters but also on what is defining us as social humanity within an economical and legal system. Hong Kong is a unique because of its location as a door for both capitalism and communism world. With its history and its economic power, it was and is in the avant-garde and a laboratory of what will happen in the near future.
2047 is the expiration date of the Basic Law which currently is giving the status of special administrative region (SAR) of China for 50 years.
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A series of sit-in street protests, often called the Umbrella Revolution and sometimes used interchangeably with Umbrella Movement, or Occupy Movement, occurred in Hong Kong from 26 September to 15 December 2014.
The protests began after a decision regarding restrictive reforms to the electoral system. Key areas in Admiralty, Causeway Bay and Mong Kok were occupied and remained closed to traffic for 77 days.
This series of photos has been taken in Admiralty district where the headquarters of the government,
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The Anti-Extradition Law Amendment Bill Movement, also known as the 2019 Hong Kong protests are a series of demonstrations since 15 March 2019 in response to the introduction by the Hong Kong government of the Fugitive Offenders amendment bill on extradition. Large-scale demonstrations took place gradually to a peak of 2 million people participating. Clashes between protesters and the police became the norms.
At the 12th week of protestation The Hong Kong protest movement reached a peak during the march in the Kwun Tong district in Kowloon.
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The Saigon’s historic main street goes from the Cathedral to the river. Its name changed three times following Saigon’s history, known as Rue Catinat, then Tu Do (Freedom) and now Dong Khoi (Total Revolution).
Consulates, prestigious companies, wealthy families business set their offices and apartments on that street where to be seen was the must.
213 Dong Khoi St. Block at the corner of Le Thanh Ton St was built in 1930s by Brossard et Mopin,
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The period of year 2000 marked a pivotal moment for Shanghai as it embraced globalization, transforming into a major financial and cultural center while dealing with the complexities of rapid urbanization and economic growth. With rapid economic development came challenges, including increased inequality, environmental issues, and the displacement of communities due to urban development projects.
The Old City dates back to the 16th century and was once the heart of Shanghai. It features traditional architecture,
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