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The Chicago Cultural Center underwent an extensive [4] renovation during 2021–2022 [5] with the goal of unearthing the original beauty of the building. The detailed restoration of the art glass dome and decorative finishes in the Grand Army of the Republic rooms, a Civil War memorial, was made possible by a grant of services valued at over $15 million to the City of Chicago.
The complex contains three separate cultural institutions: a theatre, a contemporary art museum (MICA), and a multi-purpose venue. It has a total floor area of 115,000 square metres. [2] The design of the complex is characteristic of Zaha Hadid Architect's neo-futurist style. The exterior of the buildings are dominated by sweeping white-tiled ...
A cultural center or cultural centre is an organization, building or complex that promotes culture and arts. Cultural centers can be neighborhood community arts organizations, private facilities, government-sponsored, or activist -run.
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Κέντρο Πολιτισμού Ίδρυμα Σταύρος Νιάρχος; General information; Type: Cultural Center: Location: Kallithea, Athens metropolitan area, Greece: Completed: 2016: Owner: Hellenic Republic (Greek State) Design and construction; Architect(s) Renzo Piano: Architecture firm ...
Egypt's Islamic Cultural Center, which houses Masjid Misr or the Grand Mosque, is a religious and architectural landmark located in the New Administrative Capital in Cairo Governorate, Egypt. [1] The center covers an area of 250,000 square meters, and can accommodate 131,000 people.
The Shed (formerly known as Culture Shed and Hudson Yards Cultural Shed) is a cultural center in Hudson Yards, Manhattan, New York City.Opened on April 5, 2019, the Shed commissions, produces, and presents a wide range of activities in performing arts, visual arts, and pop culture.
Fanar Culture Center is involved in several social, religious and educational activities. In addition to hosting one of the largest mosques in Qatar, the center also publishes religious studies and provides lessons in Arabic and Islam. The center also houses a library. [3] The mosque is a popular tourist attraction and allows entry for non ...
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple (formerly the Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral) is a theatre and cultural center in Scranton, Pennsylvania.The Cultural Center's mission statement is "to rejuvenate a national architectural structure as a regional center for arts, education and community activities appealing to all ages."