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Greenland Sharks May Offer Clues to Extending Human Lifespans:
New data on longest-living vertebrate could provide insight into our own genetic repair -
Losing Her Constant:
A woman loses her father: an ever-present force of strength and stability in her life. -
Sky Lanterns Bear Wishes and Remembrance into Night Sky:
Festival provides a unique way to celebrate the new year and release deep emotions
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Tag Archives: Architects and Death
The Tanatorium Sheds Literal Sunlight on Grieving Families
An architect builds a space for families to remember loved ones in peace
When you think of a death-centered art project, you probably don’t picture a massive concrete building. Yet this is exactly what architect Juan Carlos Salas created when he designed a unique tanatorium (literally “mortuary”) located on the outskirts of Zaragoza, Spain. On the … Continue reading
Crematorium in Amiens Combines Science with Art
An architect creates a soothing, functional space for families
When you hear the word “crematorium,” it is rarely accompanied by the word “beautiful.” Recently, however, the architectural firm Plan 01 set out to change this common perception with two unique crematoriums, the Rennes Métropole Crematorium and the Crematorium in Amiens in France. Both buildings … Continue reading