1987 In Architecture
The year 1987 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings. Events * August 13 – The first building in England of post-war design to be Listed building, Listed is Bracken House, London, Bracken House in the City of London, designed by Sir Albert Richardson (architect), Albert Richardson as the ''Financial Times'' headquarters (1955–59). * Construction of Ryugyong Hotel in Pyongyang, North Korea, designed by Baikdoosan Architects & Engineers, begins; it will not be completed for 30 years. Buildings and structures Buildings opened * February – The CenTrust Tower in Miami. * June – The Menil Collection, in Houston, Texas, United States, designed by Renzo Piano. * August – National Library of New Zealand in Wellington. * August 17 – One Liberty Place in Philadelphia, United States (Phase 1): the first tenant moves in. Buildings completed * The Riga Radio and TV Tower in Riga, Latvia. * One Atlantic Center in Atlanta, Georgia (U.S. ...
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