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Author Archives: Stephen Hall
Saying farewell to a grand hotel
Tokyo’s Hotel Okura, one of the world’s grandest hotels, partially closed at the end of August for renovation. The Main Wing of the property was built in 1962, followed by a South Wing in 1973, taking the total number of rooms to 796. The property has a fascinating history and has hosted countless high profile guests over the years, including many foreign heads of state. Its location close to the US Embassy means it has played host to every President of the United States since Richard Nixon. Continue reading
Curtins announces contest for young architectural entrepreneurs
The Architects Journal and engineering consultancy Curtins recently announced the launch of the Inspiring Graduate Prize. The competition is designed to celebrate the young talent present in the architectural world and its importance to the future of architecture. Curtins inherently embrace the recognition and nurture of the skills of individuals and places great value on helping people reach their full potential. The company created its own academy in 2014 for the training of its own engineers and now wishes to reward the talent and ability prevalent in other industries. Continue reading
