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In Albania, MVRDV Redefines a Relic of Communism

Azure Magazine

After the fall of communism in 1991, the building was repurposed as a conference centre, before being utilized as a NATO base during the 1999 Kosovo War and then converted into a broadcasting centre and radio station in 2001. Previous incomplete renovations left the building interior cluttered and dark.

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Why are we attracted to open up certain apps?

UX Collective

The Charles Schwab logo was last designed in 2001 and it comprises of a wordmark (the full name of the brand, spelled out in all the letters). So with my eyes set on solving this design problem, I took out pen and paper and began the process. This design strategy might also achieve success, but user-testing would be suggested.

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“We Want Our Work to Endure.” An Interview with Didi and Sandi Pei

Azure Magazine

Among their own firm’s standout projects is the Bank of China’s Head Office Building in Beijing (2001). That’s the design strategy – you pick a good idea and then keep reinforcing it. But then Charles Gwathmey came. He was very good. He taught me that you need to know what your idea is. A good concept is half of your project.