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Here’s what saved the Notre Dame Cathedral from total destruction
Though a battered version of its former self, Notre Dame still stands today largely because its 226-foot twin bell towers were kept from ruin.
France launches an international competition to rebuild Notre Dame’s spire
After a fire tore through the 850-year-old Notre Dame Cathedral earlier this week, the French government has vowed to rebuild in only five years.
Sarah Whiting chosen as next dean of Harvard Graduate School of Design
Harvard GSD has selected its new dean: Sarah Whiting of Rice University’s School of Architecture will succeed Mohsen Mostafavi beginning in July.
Jeanne Gang makes the 2019 TIME 100 list
Gang has been awarded a slot in the TIME 100’s “Titans” section, grouping her as a leader in her field alongside Mark Zuckerberg and Lebron James.