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Israeli development company Control Centres Belgium chose American architect Michael Graves for its Astrid Hotel project because his design proposal reflected the character of Antwerp architecture. The design also incorporated design elements of its surrounding community and of Flemish art. However, Graves has to contend with differences in design concepts and practices between Americans and Europeans such as the use of materials, sense of space and the architect's involvement in a construction project. Despite these, the joint efforts between Graves and Belgian firms are getting along well.
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The New Victory Theater, New York, NY, formerly called the Republic, has been restored by Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates (HHPA). Among the changes include the creation of a new lobby, restoration of the grand staircase as well as the plaster draperies and gilded plasterwork, new custom seating, inclusion of a rear loading dock, addition of dressing rooms and support spaces, air handling units, electrical systems and lighting equipment. HHPA allocated a budget of $11.9 million for the project.
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Salsano Fahim Architects proved a good choice for Lehman Brothers as it relocated part of its operations and at the same reexamining its operations. Salsano Fahim has had plenty of experience in the banking sector as well as with large relocations. The resulting design responds to the investment bank's future space and technological requirements and also factors in changes in its composition. The design also underscores the team-structured approach of Lehman.
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