a modern 1960's block - typical

English translation: Has an architecture style dating to the 1960s

00:24 Dec 3, 2003

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English term or phrase: a modern 1960's block - typical

The hotel is a modern 1960's block - typical of many in Athens.

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Selected answer:Has an architecture style dating to the 1960s

Explanation:
Basically this means that the architectural style of the building dates to the 1960s, when evidently many buildings of this style were built in Athens.

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Rowan Morrell
New Zealand
Local time: 17:31

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Has an architecture style dating to the 1960s

Rowan Morrell

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a building in the architectural style which is typical of the 1960's

NGK

a square Midcentury Modern hotel - similar

Laurel Porter (X)

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peer agreement (net): +2

Has an architecture style dating to the 1960s

Explanation:
Basically this means that the architectural style of the building dates to the 1960s, when evidently many buildings of this style were built in Athens.

Rowan Morrell
New Zealand
Local time: 17:31
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 4

Grading comment

Thanks to everyone :)

3 mins confidence:

peer agreement (net): +1

a building in the architectural style which is typical of the 1960's

Explanation:
... and of which there are many in Athens

NGK
United States
Local time: 00:31
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English,

German

8 mins confidence:

a square Midcentury Modern hotel - similar

Explanation:
Midcentury Modern is the style of architecture and furnishings popular in and around the 60's (and currently enjoying a revival in the US) - "block" may refer to both the square shape of the structure and its unified nature. That is, it's not spread out across several buildings.

Laurel Porter (X)
Works in field
Native speaker of:

English

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