The Spaces

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Havana is famed for its elegant Spanish colonial architecture, Art Deco structures and 1950s designs, though many of these structures are crumbling despite being UNESCO-protected due to a fierce combination of storms, neglect, and economic strife.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The majority of the wooden interior structure was retained, while the old wooden panels on the facade were replaced with insulation and sleek black-stained wooden planks. This wooden structure, together with the remnants of the original house, now form the basis for a further transformation and regeneration of this location.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Bathhouse structures are found across the world and in diverse climates. Drawing together eight bathhouses across multiple continents, the following projects explore how to build restorative and tranquil spaces to unwind. The Beach House utilizes a repetitive concrete structure that houses the building program.

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2023

Guillermo Acuña Arquitectos Asociados has created an all-wood cabin with an ornamental overhang and a decorative skylight for the restoration of the Kon-Tiki boat in Chile. GAAA restored a boat for exploring the Chiloe archipelago off the coast of Chile. GAAA restored a boat for exploring the Chiloe archipelago off the coast of Chile.

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Deezen

MARCH 1, 2023

Atak Architekti restored and extended a former rectory Looking to maintain the character of the existing building, its deep foundations were used to carve out a semi-recessed basement level, housing reading rooms and spaces to be used by local clubs. "In Photography is by Tomáš Souček.

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Deezen

MARCH 29, 2023

A mid-century house originally designed by British architect Trevor Dannatt has undergone a sensitive restoration by architecture studio Coppin Dockray in north London. However, over the years it had been poorly extended and developed significant structural issues, with its original elements obscured by a wild and unruly garden.

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Hotel Designs

JUNE 13, 2023

In recent years, the iconic property has been restored to its former glory by a team of respected designers and consultants from Virserius Studio, PHX Architecture, Serving the Nation, Inc., A colourful Spanish mosaic wraps around the bar, topped with a ramada decorated in a geometric flower in backlit glass.

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Deezen

AUGUST 27, 2023

The renovations below see many of these original features retained and restored, supplemented with contemporary additions such as double-height ceilings and furniture by the likes of Tadao Ando and Mario Bellini. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Diller Scofidio + Renfro ( DS+R ) will repair the original structure designed by Wright in 1959 as his first and only standalone theatre – which has since had a series of additions added and has fallen into a state of disrepair. All of the structures will be made from mass timber, which DS + R said will be sourced from local manufacturers.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The architectural bureau known for its work on Garage contemporary art museum, will restore a famous modernist building in Uzbek capital. The restoration is being backed by the Uzbekistan’s Art and Culture Development Foundation. The original structure, built in 1986, is considered a shining example of Tashkent modernism.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Under Dong Gong’s visionary leadership, the firm has charted a course focused on uncovering subtle interrelationships between program and place, using spatial structure to enhance the perception of light, breeze, material and time. The new structures are simple and restrained, designed to avoid overpowering the original architecture.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Czech practice Studio Acht has renovated the 19th-century provostry at St Vitus Cathedral in Prague , combining careful restoration with modern interventions. The western extension overlooks the courtyard through a large ribbon window, and the eastern extension through a row of tall, narrow windows.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Twenty-first century white cube galleries have been incorporated into the original structure, increasing the exhibition space by 40%. Following a major 11-year-long, $96 million restoration led by Rotterdam-based firm KAAN Architecten , the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) finally reopened in Belgium.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 15, 2022

London architecture studio Mikhail Riches has created 195 contemporary homes within four flanks of the brutalist Grade II*-listed building while preserving as much of the original fabric as possible. It is best known for its "streets in the sky" typology and gridded concrete structure. Colourful balcony reveals have been added.

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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Image credit: Woods Bagot The 16th-century monastery and accompanying existing structures are built from locally-sourced limestone in an example of the architecture of the Byzantine era. Main image credit: Woods Bagot Stavros Tis Minthis – a modern relic restored Pauline Brettell.

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Habitus Living

MAY 16, 2023

His team of 17 also contribute their special talents, so that each commission becomes a unique example of excellent contemporary residential architecture. Including matching pergolas with fixed timber slats, punched steel windows and slim white double steel columns unites the two structures.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, Italy reopens to the public after the careful restoration and refurbishment of the 16th-century complex and the renovation of exhibition spaces carried out by architectural firm Labics. The group formed by Labics and 3TI progetti italia was selected from among 70 participating groups. Source by Labics.

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Deezen

JUNE 10, 2024

Taiwanese studio Divooe Zein Architects has transformed a series of disused industrial structures outside Taipei into a secluded retreat surrounded by mountains and forest. The photography is by Justin Kao. Project credits: Architect: Divooe Zein Architects Client: Mineless Execution: C.C.H

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Archinect

AUGUST 14, 2022

Set within a naturally lush green setting in the Beverly Glen Canyon hillsides of Los Angeles, this complete renovation restores the integrity of an abandoned 1959 Bill Mack designed home with unique contemporary artistic flare.

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A4 Architects

OCTOBER 23, 2024

million restoration. Valerie Talmage, Executive Director of Preserve Rhode Island noted “The scope included replicating the original 3,200-square-foot Ballroom oak floor to full window restoration.” The project also addressed climate concerns, by elevating the structure to help increase its resilience against future flooding.

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Deezen

APRIL 4, 2022

A historical annex and a house built in 1930 were both converted into additional accommodation, while an old stone barn was preserved and restored to provide a flexible activity space and storage. Structural elements and materials were left exposed and raw. The studio used the existing buildings to inform the design.

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Architizer

MAY 23, 2022

Each region in the Basque country has its own interpretation of this traditional baserri structure. As wealthy foreigners and locals continue to build, we see a new wave of contemporary designs within the traditional Basque landscape. The home is a relaxed, spacious contemporary living environment.

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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Image credit: Ruby Hotels Ruby is well aware of the fact that conversion of existing structures is more efficient and sustainable than a new construction. Image credit: Ruby Hotels The journey of transforming Ruby Mimi Hotel into a contemporary haven began with the discovery of a unique building, rich in character, history, and soul.

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Deezen

APRIL 30, 2024

At the behest of developer HGI , local architecture studios Vocon Architects and MdeAS Architects renovated and restored the 51W52 skyscraper, also known as Black Rock, which was completed as a headquarters for American media giant CBS in 1964. Most of the structural elements in the building were left intact.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Historic House Modern Restoration, Large Harlem Home, New York City Residential Building, Manhattan Architecture Design Images. Historic House Modern Restoration in Harlem. Historic Harlem House Modern Restoration. Historic Harlem House Modern Restoration, New York City – Building Information. Dec 21, 2021.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Large conservation sites, cultural landmarks and even smaller historic buildings offer a gateway to the past, which admittedly cannot be reproduced through contemporary architecture. Without careful consideration, this practice could strip heritage structures of their cultural significance and eventually commodify them.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Conveniently located close to business and commercial hotspots including Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre and Causeway Bay, the hotel provides a rejuvenating stay with a calming yet contemporary atmosphere. The hidden gem strikes a perfect balance between efficiency and restoration.

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Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

Rooted in English, Dutch and German colonial styles, there are some variations, but the farmhouses , barns, and other structures in the region are characterised by clapboard or stone siding, small windows due to the scarcity of glass and steeply pitched roofs in the face of heavy snowfall. Read on for the full list.

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Architizer

JULY 4, 2022

The approach to architecture-as-backdrop becomes especially apparent in spaces of performance and exhibition, where structures are created with room for movement or display. The SeaGlass Carousel was designed as a collaboration to create a distinctly contemporary ecologically themed environment for this public space.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 8, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The restored church became a symbol of reconciliation. BIM, too, has changed the landscape of architectural restoration.

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Deezen

MAY 25, 2023

Swiss architecture studio Herzog & de Meuron has completed the restoration and conversion of a power plant on a decontaminated industrial site along the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn. The combination of refurbished steel and exposed brick walls layered with graffiti continues throughout the interiors of the restored structure.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The original concrete structure was restored, while new additions were crafted from corten steel to reflect the area’s industrial history.

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Archinect

MARCH 21, 2022

Squire and Partners’ consented designs create a new Education and Community Centre adjacent to Brixton Windmill for Lambeth Council and Friends of Windmill Gardens (FoWG), the charity who manages the restored Grade II* listed windmill.

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The Spaces

AUGUST 2, 2024

Now, the handsome restored property is for sale for €2.7m. Ireland was marked by fierce clan rivalries during this period which spurred the construction of defensive military structures like the tower. Breaking from the historic, the current owners have also added a contemporary pool complex, converted from the old stable yard.

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Deezen

MAY 28, 2024

Italian studio Archisbang has transformed a farmhouse outside Turin into a guesthouse , inserting rooms with polycarbonate windows and doors into its existing brick structure. The contemporary intervention must radically stand out but at the same time dialogue with the existing building," said Minutolo.

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designboom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

the design retains the original materials and structural elements, while introducing modern interventions that ensure adaptability for contemporary use. The post X architects revitalizes UAE heritage house as community center with operable louver skin appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Architect Gabriel Montañés brings in marés sandstone and indigenous plants to restore a 19th-century structure that sat abandoned for decades. Montañés’s ability to integrate contemporary elements without losing the essence of Menorca was key," explains Joan. miles)—a considerable journey.

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