Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American History + Culture in Charlotte, United States

Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American History + Culturedesigned by  The Freelon Group is located in Charlotte, United States. The Gantt Center’s mission is to preserve, promote and present African American art, history and culture through comprehensive programs including presentations in the visual arts, performing arts and innovative educational initiatives. The Center totals 46,500 sq ft... 

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Church Santo Volto by Mario Botta Architetto, Italy

The Church Santo Volto was designed by Mario Botta Architetto is located in  Turin, Italy. The building has a plan Heptagonal surrounded by seven towers which are connected to the lower bodies of the chapels. Thank you to the apex truncated towers and chapels function as skylights. The choice of heptagonal plan, which coincides with the strong religious and symbolic meaning, directs the focus of the... 

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