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Copenhagen vows to rebuild fire-hit stock exchange

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Copenhagen’s historic former stock exchange, which suffered severe damage in a recent fire, is set to undergo restoration efforts to preserve its significance as one of the city’s renowned landmarks. Officials, including the mayor and district mayors, emphasized the importance of rebuilding the 400-year-old building, stressing its integral role in Copenhagen’s history and identity.

Despite the extensive damage caused by the blaze, plans for restoration are underway, with the Danish chamber of commerce director affirming a commitment to reconstructing the structure. The chamber, which currently occupies the building, expressed dismay at the devastation witnessed during the fire.

Efforts to assess the extent of the damage are ongoing, with emergency services working to stabilize the remaining structure. The fire, which started beneath the building’s copper roof during the early hours of Tuesday morning, posed significant challenges to firefighters due to the ongoing renovation work and the building’s architectural features.

Leaders at both the national and local levels expressed sorrow over the loss of such a historic site, acknowledging the building’s cultural and architectural significance. The fire not only threatened the physical structure but also endangered valuable artwork and artifacts housed within. However, there were heartening scenes of collaboration as individuals, including emergency service personnel and bystanders, worked together to salvage precious items from the building.

While the fire caused significant damage to Copenhagen’s former stock exchange, efforts are underway to restore this iconic landmark to its former glory, reflecting the collective determination to preserve the city’s rich cultural heritage.

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Newcastle’s Farrell Centre explores if we can grow houses from fungus

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The Farrell Centre, a new architecture center in Newcastle that was partly funded by architect Sir Terry Farrell, is set to open with an exhibition showcasing innovative ways to reduce cities’ environmental impact. One of the exhibits features a structure made from mycelium, the root network of fungus, which has been grown on a knitted canopy made from sawdust and paper waste.

This approach creates walls that are strong, light, self-repairing, and fully compostable. The exhibition also includes visions from four architecture studios on how to make buildings more sustainable. The center cost £4.6 million to set up.

According to the director of the Farrell Centre, Owen Hopkins, the use of mycelium in building construction is quite different from the traditional approach that relies on concrete, steel, and glass. Buildings and construction contribute to around 40% of global carbon dioxide emissions, making it a significant contributor to climate change.

The Farrell Centre, which is part of Newcastle University, has created an exhibit showcasing a “living room” made from mycelium. Although mycelium is not yet a material that can be used in conventional building construction, it is not far off, says Mr Hopkins. The material has the ability to self-repair, making it a promising material for future construction. However, this new approach challenges the traditional idea of architecture as something that is finished and fixed.

The More With Less exhibition at the Farrell Centre includes innovative ideas for using insulation and common low-cost materials to make buildings more environmentally friendly. Despite being part of the problem, architecture and planning have the potential to be powerful solutions to climate change.

The exhibition also focuses on the impact of buildings on life in north-east England and how they can be improved. Sir Terry Farrell, who helped regenerate Newcastle’s quayside in the 1990s and designed landmarks such as the Centre For Life and the MI6 building in London, was instrumental in setting up the center. He also conducted the Farrell Review of Architecture and the Built Environment for the UK government in 2014.

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A Glance At The European Architecture

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Europe is a sod for architecture allure. Lets have a glimpse at the European architectural styles.

Conciergerie

The Conciergerie is situated in Paris, Frnce. Conciergerie was formerly a prison but presently used mostly for law courts. The present monument forms only a part of the former palace of the Capetian dynasty. At the end of the 18th century, many prisoners detained by the Revolutionary Tribunal were held in the Conciergerie, including Marie-Antoinette. The buildings which form this prison still retain the hideous character of feudal times. only a relatively small part of the building is open to public access, this monument attains a great tourist attraction.

Aqueduct of Segovia


The Aqueduct of Segovia or aqueduct bridge is a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain. It was built during the second half of the 1st century A.D. under the rule of the Roman Empire. This is a water-conveyance structure. The first section of the aqueduct contains 36 semi-circular arches, when rebuilt in the 15th century. Organized in two levels, the line of arches is decorated simply. The aqueduct is built of unmortared, brick-like granite blocks. The aqueduct is the city’s most important architectural landmark.

Pantheon

The Pantheon is a former Roman temple, now a church, in Rome, Italy. Even 2000 years after its construction, Pantheon is a remarkable monument to see. The building is circular with a portico of large granite Corinthian columns under a pediment. It is one of the best-preserved of all Ancient Roman buildings. In Greek, the word Pantheon means “honor all Gods” hence it is considered to be a temple to all gods.

Chillon Castle

Chillon Castle is an island castle located on Lake Geneva. This castle is the result of several centuries of constant building, adaptations, renovations and restorations, and one among the most visited castles in Switzerland and Europe. During the 16th century Wars of Religion, it was used by the dukes of Savoy to house prisoners. The history of the castle was influenced by three major periods: The Savoy period, the Bernese period and the Vaudois period. Visiting the Chillon Castle is like going back in time!

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