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HERITAGE PRESERVATION PUBLISHES FIRST COMPREHENSIVE STUDY OF LOSS
TO NATION’S CULTURAL HERITAGE AS A RESULT OF 9/11 (060302)
The report begins with a short overview of the diverse cultural property universe that existed in and around the WorldTrade Center before the attacks. It then describes the artworks, historic and archaeological artifacts, archives, and libraries that were destroyed or damaged, as well as the condition of those that survived. Outdoor
sculpture and historic buildings are included in this summary.
The Future of Design
The Art of Living Better, With Less
Legendary industrial designer Dieter Rams discusses his iconic 606 Universal Shelving System and the ten essential points of his design philosophy
"What is required, in essence, is a change in perspective, as well as a shift in values. In this way, it becomes possible to approach the art of living better while consuming less. We can begin this process with the observation, reinterpretation, and utilization of all the good things that have already been produced. For example, we can select and recontextualize some of the most significant proposals of German design, in order to identify new design guidelines"
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