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the dwelling exists within a sandstone quarry that was subsequently used by the military during the spanish civil war before being left abandoned.
the house is accessed via a door that pivots to serve as a distinctive entrance.
the project features a perforated roof structure, which appears to float within its bucolic setting.
venice’s historic caffè florian — the oldest one in italy and in the world — just celebrated its 300th birthday in a bitter way.
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Always wanted to go to Rome and see the Colosseum! When we actually got to see it, our tour was rushed! Tour guide gave us 45 minutes! Hardly time to take it in! If you can, tour it by yourselves and not the independent guides. Big, slabs for steps too, so you have to be a bit nimble and wheelchairs are out!
It’s not as huge as you imagine, so it took the shine off a bit! Maybe my expectations were too high? Maybe it was just at because we were rushed?
I think this has got to be the worst idea ever! And actually heartbreaking.This is a beautiful piece of history that should be left alone. I know everyone is money hungry but my God this sickening.
Like most civilizations the Romans were both a product of their times and something new and special all at the same time. Despite all of their huge steps forward and the fact that they and the Greeks were the foundation stones for something new and special in human history It is undeniable that the Romans enslaved, crushed and erased many tribes, ethnicities and language groups. Our culture,(like any other culture really) was built upon murder, rape, theft, cruelty and an a huge amount of ingenuity and genius. It’s the great paradox of human history. The Colosseum is truly a standing monument to that.
They should do something on the outside first, the place is a real eyesore.
As in all projects that propose to tamper with something of historic value, one must ask “what is the role of this building, right now, and is it doing that job to the best of its ability?” Roles change over time, though in this case, the coliseum has always been a place of gathering and entertainment. Then, as always, a tourist destination, but now in a less violent and more humane version than during the time of the gladiators. It still has a performance to give and a story to tell, for the glory of Rome. So we ask ourselves, is the coliseum made to the best of our ability to allow it to function to the best of its ability? This should be be the criteria for ALL changes to historical structures.
Bravo! Well done! Its about time! Folks have been talking about how wonderful that would be for many years. Im so looking forward to seeing this remarkable transformative return to educational yet useful grandeur in my lifetime.. Heres some food for thought.. It would be incredibly dramatic & beneficial for patrons if other talented restoration builders were contracted to rebuild the coliseums unique first of its kind retractable style roof..said “patrons” could have the opportunity to fund the project through tarp weatherscreen roof element image choices..heres another nibble to whet your appetite for a successful transformation of such a monumental national symbol ..why not boost the economy AND revive a dying craft by televising while carefully restoring the looted repurposed facade with white carrara marble as well? There will be sponsors Galore scrapping for crumbs to fund your magnificent venture.. THATS the kind of reality TV the world is waiting for..and so am I!
In my opinion this is an absolute travesty, desecrating one of the wonders of the world simply for tourism money. What’s next, a nose job for the Sphinx? Leave the Colosseum as it is, save minor upkeep
Another pagan profit gain from what the roman empire stole,, Rome should be crushed.
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I never could figure out? Is how a advanced & sophisticated empire, could be so barbaric! This the Rome you boast about !