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The secrets of Mount Rushmore

The imposing likenesses of Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt and Lincoln, sculpted into the Black Hills of South Dakota, are more than a historical reminder. Their creation was a monumental feat of engineering that has left an indelible mark on the American landscape and imagery.

01/10/2024

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The architect who builds "half of a good house"

Alejandro Aravena is one of Latin America’s most recognized architects. Beyond the construction of buildings, he emphasised the importance of ensuring the development of opportunities and services in cities that improve the quality of life for all residents.

02/09/2024

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The 3 craziest projects to create a sea in the Sahara Desert

The fascinating idea of transforming the arid Sahara desert into a sea has captivated the minds of engineers and visionaries for more than two centuries. Among the most striking proposals is the creation of a gigantic salt lake and the use of atomic bombs to achieve it.

06/08/2024

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What is the White House doing on top of a skyscraper?

In 2010, Indian tycoon Vijay Mallya commissioned a replica of the White House to be built atop a skyscraper. The high-rise mansion features a garden, swimming pool, gym and even a helipad. But the one thing that remains unclear is whether it will ever have residents.

01/07/2024

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Neri Oxman, the silkworm “whisperer”

How can humans and members of other species such as silkworms collaborate in the construction of objects, products and buildings? This is one of the questions that architect and designer Neri Oxman, founder of a renowned research group at the MIT Media Lab, is trying to answer.

25/06/2024

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