Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
luogo plastico
English translation:
alive, ever-changing space
Added to glossary by
simona dachille
Sep 18, 2008 18:08
15 yrs ago
Italian term
United Kingdom
luogo plastico
Italian to English
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Architecture
documentary
This is a documentary about Italian piazzas and the concept behind them. It explains how the concept of the piazza (as in town or city square) came about.
When speaking of the architecture they say "e' un luogo plastico, in evoluzione".
So it's a place in evolution but as for "plastic"... any ideas?TIA
When speaking of the architecture they say "e' un luogo plastico, in evoluzione".
So it's a place in evolution but as for "plastic"... any ideas?TIA
Proposed translations
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Proposed translations
2 hrs
Mary Carroll Richer LaFlèche
Italy
Italy
Native in English
Specializes in field
Italy
work, work, work!!
Native in: English 
, French
Works in: Italian to English, Italian to French, French to English, and 3 more.
Related KudoZ points
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116
Selected
alive, ever-changing space
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "Thanks."
+5
4 mins
texjax DDS PhD
Native in Italian
Degree + PhD in Dentistry, ATA-Certified
Native in: Italian 
Works in: English to Italian, Italian to English, Italian
Related KudoZ points
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35
dynamic place/space
as opposed to static
the first thing that come to mind..
HTH
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comes
the first thing that come to mind..
HTH
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comes
Peer comment(s):
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Sally McCorry
46 mins
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Thanks Sally
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Maria Luisa Dell'Orto
: I agree with this meaning of "plastico"
48 mins
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Grazie ML!
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Dana Rinaldi
1 hr
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grazie Dana
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Rachel Fell
: dynamic area/space
1 hr
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hai ragione, area! Non mi veniva.. :) Che bello incontrarti!
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Sarah Jane Webb
: yes, this is much better. Brava Texjax
14 hrs
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Thank you so much Sarah, that's so kind of you!
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4 mins
Sarah Jane Webb
Native in Italian
&
English
Away with words
Native in: Italian (Variant: Standard-Italy) , English (Variant: UK)
Works in: Italian to English, English to Italian, English, and 1 more.
Related KudoZ points
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46
sculptural place
plasticità
noun, f.
(l'essere plastico) plasticity.
ARTE - sculptural quality, tactile effect.
Dizionario Inglese-Italiano / Italiano-Inglese. © 1988 R.C.S. Sansoni Editore S.p.A., Firenze. Tutti i diritti riservati.
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It was predictable that 30 St Mary Axe would win the Stirling Prize, as the competition has a track record of rewarding strikingly sculptural buildings. ...
www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2004/oct/20/guardianletters
noun, f.
(l'essere plastico) plasticity.
ARTE - sculptural quality, tactile effect.
Dizionario Inglese-Italiano / Italiano-Inglese. © 1988 R.C.S. Sansoni Editore S.p.A., Firenze. Tutti i diritti riservati.
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It was predictable that 30 St Mary Axe would win the Stirling Prize, as the competition has a track record of rewarding strikingly sculptural buildings. ...
www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2004/oct/20/guardianletters
+1
37 mins
Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Italy
Native in English
Works in field
Italy
translating meaning, not just words
Native in: English
Works in: English to Italian, Italian to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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144
versatile
my take.....
I guess the idea is that it is multi-purpose - maybe that could be your term
a versatile, continuously changing space
I guess the idea is that it is multi-purpose - maybe that could be your term
a versatile, continuously changing space
+2
42 mins
malleable/ductile/changeable space
Peer comment(s):
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Paulo Horsky
56 mins
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Thanks, Paulo
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James (Jim) Davis
: Yes Alessandra, but which one is best? I feel two are needed "a malleable, ductile" place.
10 hrs
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Thanks, Jim. I prefer malleable as it seems to convey more the idea of "plastic"
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