Modern building rises in heart of ancient Rome - Yahoo! News
Modern building rises in heart of ancient Rome - Yahoo! News
"ROME (Reuters) - After years of controversy, Rome on Friday unveiled the first modern building to rise in its ancient centre since dictator Benito Mussolini ruled Italy more than half a century ago.
Renowned U.S. architect Richard Meier was on hand for the inauguration of the Ara Pacis museum, a steel, glass and marble structure that has fired Roman passions with one critic comparing it to a giant petrol station."
An article of interest for two reasons - another building for the list of buildings for future Digital Craft classes - and a description of the new buildings under construction or planned for Rome.
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