Le Corbusier (1887-1965), a Swiss architect, city planner, and painter who practiced in France, was one of the most influential architects of the 20th century.Le Corbusier, the pseudonym for Charles &...
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Zurich (dpa) - It's been dubbed "downtown Switzerland" in
recognition of its lively nightlife scene.
Zurich, the biggest city, may well be the financial powerhouse f...
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On a Childhood PassionQ – When did you first get interested in design?A – It's funny, but even as a wee boy I was into design. It wasn't something I developed over time, it was just alw...
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Gather InspirationThe classic contemporary look, which is all about elegance, simplicity and subdued colours, is based on the design revolution that took place in the first half of the 20th Century...
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Traffic disruptions, accidents continue around Tokyo after heavy snow
TOKYO - Traffic disruptions continued Monday morning in the
Tokyo metropolitan area after Sunday's heavy sno...
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In the moments before Donald Trump barreled through a packed house at Michael Kors' runway show last week, a thin man stood in the center of the tent, mindlessly patting his starchy coif. It was Au...
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UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Secretary-General Ban
Ki-moon is proposing to speed up refurbishment of the iconic
United Nations building to try to keep the much-delayed project
within budget, accordi...
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The United Nations has been one of New York's most recognizable landmarks for more than half a century, a sleek, modern slab standing tall above its more modest-sized neighbors along the East River...
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Where will the guests alight, Sancerre in hand, eager for salmon, flying fish and a mint leaf? Where to sit when being disconsolate, eating a cherry, dreaming of a love affair—if you are not ...
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Three women lie naked on a beach, their bodies a succession of curves and planes framed by foaming surf. The poster hangs over the desk of architect Oscar Niemeyer and is a tribute to his inspirati...
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Le Corbusier
CITY PROFILE: Party city Zurich prepares for Euro buzz
