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2012 in architecture

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The year 2012 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.

Events

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Buildings and structures

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Buildings opened

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SeaCity Museum in Southampton, England
Tokyo Skytree in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan
The Shard in London, England
London Aquatics Centre in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, England
Suvarna Vidhana Soudha in Belgaum, India
Equinor headquarters building in Fornebu, Norway

Buildings completed

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Abraj Al Bait in Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Awards

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Deaths

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See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Opening of the Heydar Aliyev Centre in Baku, Azerbaijan". Baku Magazine. Condé Nast International. November 21, 2013. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved November 29, 2015.
  3. ^ Jackman, Amy. "Opera House may close". The Wellingtonian.
  4. ^ "New National Stadium – Tokyo, Japan". Zaha Hadid Architects. Retrieved July 18, 2015.
  5. ^ Himmer, Alastair (July 17, 2015). "Japan rips up 2020 Olympic stadium plans to start anew". news.yahoo.com. AFP. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  6. ^ a b c d e f Kneen, Dale (Summer 2012). "Starchitects In Our Eyes". High Life. British Airways: 16–17.
  7. ^ "Die Erweiterung des Städel Museums". Städel Museum. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  8. ^ "The Gallery". Jerwood Gallery. Retrieved March 12, 2012.
  9. ^ Moore, Rowan (March 11, 2012). "A happy end to the battle of Hastings". The Observer. London. p. 28 (The New Review).
  10. ^ Frearson, Amy (March 14, 2012). "Western Concourse at King's Cross by John McAslan + Partners". Dezeen. Retrieved April 13, 2012.
  11. ^ Brownell, Ginanne (March 20, 2012). "A Makeover for Contemporary Art in Sydney". The New York Times. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  12. ^ "Marco Casagrande Sandworm". Beaufort04. January 25, 2013. Archived from the original on December 27, 2012. Retrieved January 25, 2013.
  13. ^ "SeaCity Museum by Wilkinson Eyre Architects". de zeen. April 21, 2012.
  14. ^ "Cultural complex". Good Design Award (in Japanese). Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  15. ^ "Belfast's new arts venue the MAC prepares to open". BBC News. April 19, 2012. Retrieved October 27, 2014.
  16. ^ Adams, Tim (May 5, 2012). "Anish Kapoor's Orbit tower: the mother of all helter-skelters". The Guardian. London. Retrieved December 3, 2013.
  17. ^ Arata Yamamoto (May 22, 2012). "Tokyo Sky Tree takes root as world's second-tallest structure". NBC News. Archived from the original on May 25, 2012. Retrieved May 22, 2012.
  18. ^ "Wilkinson Eyre Architects on winning World Building of the Year", De Zeen, October 5, 2012, retrieved May 1, 2013
  19. ^ Waite, Richard (July 4, 2012), "Heneghan Peng's Giant's Causeway scheme finally opens doors", Architects' Journal, retrieved July 19, 2013
  20. ^ "Shard owners shatter abseiling ambition of Hague Snr". The Independent. May 24, 2012. Archived from the original on May 1, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2012.
  21. ^ "Tate Modern's giant tanks swap oil for performance art". BBC News. July 17, 2012. Retrieved July 17, 2012.
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  23. ^ Harris, Gareth (September 13, 2012). "Islamic art, covered". Financial Times. Retrieved October 11, 2012.
  24. ^ "Stedelijk Museum Opens September 23rd". Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. September 23, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2012.
  25. ^ Chrisafis, Angelique (December 4, 2012). "Louvre opens 'glass river' on Lens slagheap". The Guardian. London. Retrieved December 4, 2012.
  26. ^ "Statoil regional and international offices". Archello. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
  27. ^ "Equinor regional and international office building (previously Statoil)". Visit Oslo. Retrieved December 13, 2019.
  28. ^ Macedonia, Kazakhstan: Triumphal Arches to Celebrate 20 Years of Independence, Global Voices Online
  29. ^ "NEO Bankside". New London Architecture. Archived from the original on January 15, 2015. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
  30. ^ "Zlo u ratu, dobrota u miru". Novosti (in Serbian). No. 585. March 5, 2012. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
  31. ^ Parnell, Steve (April 26, 2012). "Alone in Riverside One". Architects' Journal. London.
  32. ^ "2013 RIBA Stirling Prize winner – Astley Castle, Warwickshire". RIBA. September 2013. Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  33. ^ Youngs, Ian (October 14, 2012). "Sainsbury Laboratory wins Stirling architecture prize". BBC News. Retrieved October 15, 2012.
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  35. ^ "Angelo Mangiarotti". Casati Gallery. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
  36. ^ "Dom Mintoff, Malta's political giant, passes away". Times of Malta. August 20, 2012. Retrieved August 20, 2012.
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