London 2012 Shooting Venue in Woolwich, United Kingdom

The London 2012 Shooting Venue is located in Woolwich, United Kingdom. The contractor for the three enclosed ranges and three open-air ranges is Hertfordshire-based John Sisk & Sons, with the venue set to be completed ahead of international shooting test events next spring. Spectators will enter the venue with views of the world-famous military base [...]

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Naypyidaw, New ‘Orwellian’ capital built on foundations of famine and poverty in Naypyidaw, Burma

Naypyidaw, New ‘Orwellian’ capital built on foundations of famine and poverty  is located in Naypyidaw, Burma. Burma is building a new capital. While millions of its inhabitants are still reeling from the after effects of Cyclone Nargis and the ensuing massive rise in food prices, the military government, led by dictator Than Shwe, is building [...]

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River Plate Coast Guard Headquarters in National Navy, Colonia, Uruguay

Located in National Navy, Colonia, Uruguay, River Plate Coast Guard Headquarters was designed by Lambrechts-Bertinat Arquitectos. This landmark building acts like a beacon for the town and is an important visual reference in the river traffic between Argentina and Uruguay, making it one of the most significant statements of entry. The building performs a sculptured [...]

Tags: Argentina, Bodies of water, Colonia, Colonia Department, Geography, National Navy, Political geography, Politics, River Plate Coast Guard, Uruguay

Air Traffic Control Tower and Fire Station in Zeltweg Military Airport in Austria

Located in Austria , Air Traffic Control Tower and Fire Station in Zeltweg Military Airport was designed by Zechner & Zechner Zt Gmbh. A new air traffic control tower and service building for the fire brigade, winter service and rescue, designed by Zechner & Zechner ZT Gmbh have now been completed at Zeltweg Military Airport [...]

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Lines of Torres Monument and Museum in Torres Vedras, Portugal

Located in Torres Vedras, Portugal, Lines of Torres Monument and Museum was designed by lema barros + castelo branco, arquitectos, From the will to promote and give new life to the historical landmark represented by The Lines of Torres Vedras, the architecture atelier Lema Barros + Castelo Branco has conceived this architecture project with which [...]

Tags: Branco, Castelo Branco, Geography, Hospitality/Recreation, Lisbon, Municipalities of Portugal, Portugal, Redoubt, S. Vicente Fort, Torres Monument, Torres Museological Centre, Torres Vedras