Delta Works Delta Works </div> The Delta Works () is a series of construction projects in the southwest of the Netherlands to protect a large area of land around the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta from the sea. The works consist of dams, sluices, locks, dykes, levees, and storm surge barriers located in the provinces of South Holland and Zeeland. The aim of the dams, sluices, and storm surge barriers was to shorten the Dutch coastline, thus reducing the number of dikes that had to be raised. Along with the Zuiderzee Works, the Delta Works have been declared one of the Seven Wonders of the
The Arkaba Projects forward use of natural materials. The Arkaba Projects The Arkaba Projects (1957–1967) are a range of works undertaken during the ongoing association between architect Robert Dickson and entrepreneur Istvan (Steve) Zsolt, consisting of restaurants, flats, motels, and hotels. Typically in odd or difficult circumstances, the projects often commenced with little preparation and required urgent design and construction responses. The architectural opportunities he presented were challenging, although this meant an increased responsibility in design expression and also made for unique design freedom. The Arkaba restaurant and hotel complex in Fullarton were the practice’s first large scale commercial project and known for