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Kéré Architecture Reveals National Assembly of Benin Design

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February 9, 2021

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The new parliament building is meant to be completed in 2023.

Snapshot: Stadtcasino Renovation by Herzog & de Meuron

Basel, Switzerland

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February 9, 2021

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A Basel-based firm completes a renovation and extension of a historic concert hall in the Swiss city.

Finland Proposes Alvar Aalto Sites for UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List

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February 3, 2021

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February 3, 2021 would have been the Finnish architect’s 123rd birthday.

Perkins&Will and AIA Collaborate on Toolkit for Firms to Employ Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Programs

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February 1, 2021

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A new white paper offers seven actionable steps towards a more diverse workplace.

ASLA Releases Biden-Harris Policy Recommendations in New Report

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January 26, 2021

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The report, titled “Landscape Architects Design Vibrant, Resilient, and Just Communities for All," promotes racial, social, and environmental justice in design.

December Billings Shrink, Contracts Plateau

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January 19, 2021

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The AIA reports that last month’s Architectural Billings Index continued to decline.

AIA Suspends ArchiPAC Contributions

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January 14, 2021

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Following January 6, the organization is pausing all political activities.

Snapshot: Glass Bridge by UAD

Guangdong, China

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January 14, 2021

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A new suspension bridge in Guangdong, China is not for the faint of heart.

Trump Signs Executive Order Promoting Classical Architecture for Federal Buildings

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December 21, 2020

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The new order, titled Promoting Beautiful Federal Civic Architecture, encourages the use of classical architecture for new Federal buildings. Read the AIA's response.