#UrbanRestoration

[curiositydidnotkillthecat2]

Something about Milan Central Station

Milan Central Station is one of the largest railway stations in Europe, covering an area of approximately 66,500 square meters and welcoming over 300,000 passengers daily.

The original design, created in 1906 by architect Ulisse Stacchini, envisioned a simpler structure, but the outbreak of World War I delayed its construction. Work resumed only in 1924, and the station was inaugurated in 1931, taking inspiration from Washington's Union Station. Architecturally, it is a blend of styles, particularly Liberty and Art Déco. The building was constructed economically: the lower sections feature marble cladding, while the upper parts use decorative concrete that mimics more precious materials; even the decorations are made of plaster or concrete.

Over the years, the station has undergone several upgrades to meet modern needs. In 1952, the first escalators were installed, and in 1970, the connection to the metro system was completed. Between 2005 and 2010, the station underwent extensive restoration, including cleaning of decorative friezes and reorganizing the interior spaces. In recent years, the station has been renovated with a focus on sustainability, introducing green spaces and improving lighting and ventilation systems.

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🎨 #ArtIsAWeapon @frankmorrison's "Urban Restoration" exhibit @richardbeaversgallery closes on Sunday, January 28. from @richardbeaversgallery - ... ... Frank Morrison 'Urban Restoration' Exhibition ... Exhibition Dates: December 16, 2017 - January 28, 2018 ... From the series Urban Restoration 'Picture That', 2017 Oil on Canvas 36 × 36 in Available Contact Gallery 347 663-8195 / rb@richardbeaversgallery.com ... ... “My work dignifies the evolution of everyday, underrepresented people and places within the urban landscape. I seek to both highlight and preserve the soul of the city through the lens of inner-city, hip-hop culture, and urban iconography. The rhythmic gesture and movement within my work balances the often gritty and decayed surfaces with vibrancy and authenticity,” - Frank Morrison ... Richard Beavers Gallery 408 Marcus Garvey Blvd. Brooklyn, NY 11216 347 663-8195 ... #FrankMorrison #UrbanRestoration #richardbeaversgallery #urbanart #graffiti #streetart #MotivateThePlanet #urbaniconography #brooklyngallery #bedstuygallery #afro #naturalhair #newyork #photography #TraScapades #ArtIsAWeapon (at Richard Beavers Gallery)

[downtownlou]

Historic storefronts under restoration in Downtown Louisville. Feature photo by @homeandawaywithlisa In the second half of the 19th-century buildings with cast iron, pre-fabricated units attached to the frame began to replace masonry buildings, especially for inexpensive commercial use. In the United States James Bogardus is credited with the development of these cast iron units, generally imitating classical architecture, which could be assembled in repeated bays. Since cast iron was cheaper than stone or brick and since mass-produced units could be assembled quickly, in some areas whole streets were in fact comprised of cast iron facades, although they resembled elaborate masonry buildings. Louisville's Main Street has more cast-iron facades on their buildings than any other city, except for the Soho district in NYC. The Downtown Louisville and Soho district in New York City has some of the most outstanding and colorful cast-iron buildings in the world. Cast iron could be painted a variety of colors and because of its strength allowed for a greater span of windows and unique displays. - Main Street Historic District, Louisville, Kentucky #downtownlouisville #louisvillehsistory #castiron #ironfacade #19thcentury #architecture #design #commercialarchitecture #development #urbanrestoration #urbandevelopment #restoration http://bit.ly/2ATBsSz

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❤#ArtIsAWeapon 🎨 @frankmorrison . . . FRANK MORRISON "URBAN RESTORATION" Exhibit @richardbeaversgallery . . . Exhibition Dates: December 16, 2017 -January 28, 2018 . . . Opening Reception Saturday, December 16, 2017 6:00pm - 9:00pm . . . Conversations in the Gallery Frank Morrison Artist Talk & Viewing Sunday, December 17, 2017 2:00pm - 5:00pm . . . #frankmorrison #UrbanRestoration #richardbeaversgallery #streetart #graffiti #urbanmannerism #urbaniconography #brooklyngallery #bedstuygallery #urbanart #graffiti #TraScapades #ArtIsAWeapon (at Richard Beavers Gallery)