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‘Towards the Reborn Sun’ by Magda Biernat,

They are found across the Altiplano in Peru and Bolivia. They can be cylindrical or rectangular, low or tall, and made of stone or adobe. The tallest are about 40 feet high. All of the chullpas have small openings facing east, towards the rising sun. Corpses in each tomb were typically placed in a fetal position along with some of their belongings, including clothing and jewelery. 

The towers allegedly began to be built around 1000 AD and their use continued during Inca occupation in the 1400s.

Many of the tombs have been destroyed by grave robbers, while others were left unfinished. The construction of the chulpas varied with ethnic group: in general, those of the north Altiplano are circular and constructed with stone, while those of the south are rectangular and constructed with adobe. Some are unadorned, while others have intricate carvings. 

The decorated ones often carry geometrical patterns and colors similar to the ones found in Andean textile design.

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Two Drydock Boston Workplace Building

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Two Drydock Boston Mixed-Use Building

April 20, 2022

Location: 2 Drydock Ave, Boston, MA 02210, United States Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Design: SGA

Two Drydock

Photos by Robert Benson

With Earth Day approaching, we share information about SGA and how they are helping to build a more sustainable future:

Two Drydock, Boston, MA

The firm’s latest project, Two Drydock, is equipped with forward-thinking design that prioritizes environmental responsibility, energy efficiency and a healthy work environment for its tenants. Completed in 2020, this 225,000 square foot iconic tower now serves as the “gateway” to Boston’s emerging Drydock District, functioning as a corporate and mixed-use building for the region’s leading technology companies.

Positioned to exceed LEED Gold certification, this project features rainwater reclamation, an energy recovery system, a high performance curtain wall façade, and a single-stream recycling program.

It also includes floor-to-ceiling glazing for abundant daylight, utilizes low-emitting materials to improve air quality, and has taken resilient measures in response to the area’s rising sea levels.

In doing so, the building successfully optimizes water and energy use – while significantly reducing its overall carbon footprint – furthering SGA’s commitment to sustainable excellence.

Photographer: Robert Benson

Workplace design

Website: https://www.twodrydock.com/

Two Drydock Boston Workplace Building images / information received 200422 from SGA

Address: 2 Drydock Ave, Boston, MA 02210, United States

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