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Kowal: Kwaśniewski ma zasługi, ale...
Jeśli jest szansa na fotel szefa NATO, trzeba Polaka popierać, ale dziś jest ona niewielka. Polacy byli już w dużo ważniejszych miejscach na świecie, ale nie jest to jeszcze przygotowane dyplomatycznie, staż w NATO nie jest taki duży - mówił w Kontrwywiadzie RMF FM poseł Paweł Kowal, członek władz PiS.
- Westfield Architects & Preservation Consultants - Woman-owned architecture firm handles historic preservation of residences, commercial buildings, and speciality items such as Lucy the Margate Elephant. Projects are in mid-Atlantic region of the United States.
- Vincent Benic Architect - New York City based firm specializing in historic preservation of institutional buildings, adaptive re-use of historic buildings as well as new construction of community facilities.
- Gil Sanchez, Architect - Provides full historic architectural services in the Southwest US, specializing in restoration, rehabilitation and historical documentation of adobe construction.
- Robin Kent Architecture & Conservation - Specialists in the conservation of historic buildings and sites, ancient monuments, conservation areas, and related issues, including new design in historic contexts.
- Quinn Evans Architects - Full service architectural firm specializing in the adaptive use of historic structures and the traditional design of new buildings. Offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Washington, D.C.
- Passchier Architects and Consultants - Specialize in architectural and urban heritage projects. in the Netherlands and Indonesia.
- Peter Andrew Barrett - Provides consulting services to architects, builders, and planners involved in preservation projects. Includes project samples.
- Old Houses of Louisiana - Specializing in the preservation, restoration and architectural design of old and historic buildings. Based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
- Michael Wilson Building Restorations - Specialises in reinstating and preserving heritage buildings throughout England. Profile, projects, news and awards. Based at Cranleigh, Surrey.
- Mark B. Thompson Associates LLC - Architecture and planning firm specializing in historic preservation and restoration, independent school and university architecture and master planning. Offices in Philadelphia and Greenwich, Connecticut.
- Peter Marquis-Kyle - Freelance "conservation architect" offers planning, building assessment, design, and documentation services for projects in Australia, following the Burra charter.
- Joseph Pell Lombardi Architect - New York City based preservation and restoration firm provides company profile and information on completed projects.
- John Milner Associates, Inc. - Provides multidisciplinary services in architecture and preservation planning, building conservation, and cultural resources to clients in the eastern United States.
- Donald Insall Associates - Specialising in historic building repair and conservation. Offices in London, Bath, Cambridge, Canterbury and Shrewsbury in the UK.
- Ian Bowman, Ltd. - Architect with specialized education in building conservation shows projects and offers background on regional regulations. Works in New Zealand and Australia.
- Historic Resources Group - Provides historic preservation planning, architecture, and development services. Includes featured project details and staff profiles.
- Frazier Associates - Full-service architecture firm working primarily in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Includes awards and project information.
- Francoise Bollack Architects - Offers historic preservation, adaptive re-use, renovation and new design. Overview of services and projects provided.
- Fernier & Associates - Based in Paris, France and specializing in the refurbishment of historical buildings.
- Fernández del Castillo - Spanish architectural firm specialising in rehabilitation and extension of old buildings and urban remodelling.
- David Brain Partnership - Bath, UK-based architectural practice experienced in conservation, and specialising in historic building restoration.
- Crosskey Architects - Specializing in renovation and rehabilitation of older buildings. Located in Hartford, Connecticut.
- BELLArchitects, PC - Providing historic preservation services from office in Washington, DC, including historic structures evaluations, Section 106 consultation; restoration, rehabilitation and adaptive reuse design.
- Pracownia Acant - Polish architectural firm specializing in the design and construction of palatial façades, interiors, and exterior sculptures, gates and fencing.
- Documenta Surveys - Specializes in documentation of buildings, structures, and sites, using photogrammetric and laser scanning. Offices in Sausalito, California and Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.
- Sunderland Period Homes - Specializes in building and restoring 18th and 19th century New England colonial homes. View samples of exterior and interior projects.
- Michael Gaetner & Associates - Architects specialize in historic preservation and rehabilitation projects, including "fast track" projects, accessibility issues, and federally funded work. Commercial, residential, and hotel work, largely in the southwestern United States.
- Hoffmann Architects - Specializing in the rehabilitation and historic restoration of building exteriors. North Haven, Connecticut.
Wiadomości
Chlebowski: Palikot zostanie w komisji
Język Kurskiego czy Suskiego nie różni się od języka Palikota. PO nie zamierza odwoływać go z funkcji szefa "Przyjazne Państwo" - mówił w Kontrwywiadzie RMF FM Zbigniew Chlebowski.
Grad: Byliśmy świadkami gorszących scen
Szkoda, że nie powiedziałem, że w niektórych spółkach nie będzie konkursów - tak minister skarbu tłumaczył się z partyjnej nominacji w PERN-ie. Jego szefem został polityk PO. W tego typu spółkach, gdzie mamy do czynienia z bezpieczeństwem energetycznym muszą być osoby, do których mam zaufanie - dodał. Grad przyznał, że gdyby mógł, wprowadziłby do TVP komisarza.