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Urban discoveries in Tel Aviv

One professor introduced me to his architect friend, and I had the pleasure of joining his tour around the deserted, but very interesting areas of Tel Aviv. I hope his project will succeed and the areas will be preserved for community/cultural purposes.

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Tuesday, December 22 2009 By Daiva - Israel

Ethics and etiquette

Delfi reports that a Member of the Parliament, Arminas Lydeka from the Liberals, has violated architectural heritage preservation laws. In a prestigious part of the old town, he decided to build additional flats to his property, which damaged the old building.

The Old Town of Vilnius is a UNESCO world heritage site. However, some of its inhabitants practically have impunity. This is not Lydeka's house, but a similar idea. You take an old house and mess it up by adding new flats.

Lydeka made a career as an expert in etiquette. He has published books, taught and consulted people on that matter. Etiquette does not lead to ethics, though.

Tuesday, August 18 2009 By Daiva - Lithuania

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