Happy Tuesday! While today’s news was dominated by the latest Kanye controversy, here are other headlines and happenings within the world of architecture and design. Here’s what else you need to know:
Ponte Vecchio to be restored for the first time in 677 years
The Ponte Vecchio bridge, a 98-foot-long structure spanning the Arno River in Florence, Italy, will undergo restoration work for the first time in 677 years. The stone arches which support the bridge have been weathered by flow of water and require restoration. A floating pier and scaffolding supported by two concrete cubes and four 70-kilogram anchors will be constructed beneath
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