Word: redesign
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...structure, plumbing... There’s too much important art in there for it not to be in a place that’s state-of-the-art.”The renovations are set to start just prior to the 2008-2009 school year. The building will be redesigned by Italian architect Renzo Piano, who is best known for the edgy design of Paris’s Centre Georges Pompidou.The most fervent support for the project comes from the Student Friends of Harvard University Art Museums, an undergraduate group which coordinates events with the museums and promotes the museums?...
...career world has never had a problem with a certain type of geek. Computer geek? “Sure, we will pay you lots of money to redesign our website.” Sports geek? “Come and play in the office March Madness pool—and maybe pass me a few tips.” But Russia geek? “Um, thanks for the vodka but you might want to look elsewhere.” And it’s even worse for sci-fi geek. “Yeah, I don?...
...also says he plans to synchronize curricula, introduce more music and arts programs, and set an expectation of “excellence” rather than settling for proficiency.Reeves also enthusiastically points to plans to revamp both Central and Harvard Squares. He says he is investigating one proposal to redesign Central Square so that it resembles a European piazza, complete with a grassy area and a fountain.But when it comes to dealing with space, Reeves is critical of his alma mater, despite his assertion that “in some ways, the relationship [between Harvard and Cambridge] has never been...
While we are indeed proud of the swanky redesign of the Registrar’s website, we remain too often unmoved by what’s under the hood. In addition to the disappointing delays in grade delivery, the Registrar’s attempts to better accommodate students with a more user-friendly site frustratingly lacks online transcript request processing. Such a feature is undoubtedly technologically feasible, and would save time for both students—who would be spared long walks and the experience of writing $2 personal checks—and the registrar—who would...
McDonald's is getting a makeover. The fast-food force has launched its first restaurant redesign in 30 years; more than 6,000 locations will feature the new look by year's end. Customers will have three zones to choose from, based on their dining needs, says Peter Dixon of Lippincott Mercer, the firm that created the new McD. Counter seating will serve eat-and-run customers. Those looking to linger will find soft lighting and plush chairs. Mingling teens can cram tables together in a flexible seating area. "It's something [McDonald's] should have done years ago," says...