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Michelle and I think that Julie Mehretu’s art installation, titled “Uprising of the Sun,” will be one of the most important aspects of the Obama Presidential Center and an iconic contribution to the South Side and the city of Chicago. We can’t wait for you to see it.
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Chess— but make it Ethiopian! We are paying homage to Ethiopia's unique contribution to the chess world—Senterej— as World Chess Day approaches this weekend! Once the game of nobility and high society, Senterej is a fascinating test of agility and strategy. Dive into the rich history and strategic depths of this ancient game with us!
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#internationalchessday #chess #seneterej
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In this milestone issue, we explore Adwa Victory Memorial Museum, which vividly recounts a resurrected warrior’s journey through the historic site.
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There is a growing body of knowledge that is coming out of Ethiopia in the form of academic research. Today on Reqiq, we map these publications by study area, and bring you an insightful article by @anwrendris on why this progress should be celebrated and how a glaring gap has began to emerge in our academic pursuits.
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An economic history lesson— geopolitics, wars, pandemics, and investments gone awry, among others, all add to the fascinating story of Ethiopia’s economic context and, inevitably, external loan.
Click the link below for an interactive and detailed timeline.
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Music: 'Zagol' by Nerliv
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Celebrating the grand opening of 'Innate Transformation: Brick Based Material' exhibition! Watch as our six visionary groups present their remarkable output to our esteemed guests.
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Day 4 of the Bio-Simulation Innovations in Brick Pattern-Making workshop had us outdoors, experimenting on a 1:1 brick with a base length of 1.5m. After an exploration on the 1:5 scale, it's time to see these concepts take shape in the real world. Stay tuned for the outputs!
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Day 2 of our Bio-Simulation Innovations in Brick Pattern-Making workshop took scaling to new heights! Exploring with 1:5 scale catalogs, we laid the groundwork for the fascinating transition to 1:1 scale. Witness the journey as we bridge the gap between concept and reality!
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Day 3 of our Bio-Simulation Innovations in Brick Pattern-Making workshop was all about precision and anticipation! Finalizing our designs with 1:5 scale catalogs, we're gearing up for the grand leap to 1:1 scale on Day 4.
#ScalingDreams #ArchitecturalInnovation #WorkshopDay3
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Day 1 at the Bio-Simulation Innovations in Brick Pattern-Making workshop. Studying with 1:5 scale models, we delved into the intricate fusion of biology and architecture. Here's a sneak peek into the transformative exploration!
#BioSimBricks #WorkshopJourney
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‘Expensive’ is subjective. While some of these tuition fees may seem staggering, it’s essential to examine these schools in the broader Ethiopian context and consider the influence of parental choices. Today on Reqiq.
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Happy World Architecture Day 🎉
This year, we'll be highlighting how architects around the world are celebrating #WAD2023.
#resilientcommunities
#WorldArchitectureDay
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Architectural Competition result.
18 entries were submitted for the Architectural Design Competition of Debub Global Bank Head Office ( 50 stories), and the following are the prize winners.
Among the 5 selected runner ups , the first Prize went to INLABS Business PLC,(826)
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#Ethiopiques “Music for the soul”
A nice #Polish documentary on HBO GO on #Ethiopian 🇪🇹 music.
Gave me quite a pleasure watching it 😎
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For nearly two decades, The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design has joined forces with The European Center for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies and Metropolitan Arts Press, Ltd. to host The International Architecture Awards.
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In this special issue, Ketema traveled 500 kilometers across the country zooming out of the bustling metropolitan city to a serene and picturesque site nestled within the hills and mountains of Dawro zone, Halala Kella Lodge.
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