Contrast or Harmony: The Aesthetic of Modern Adaptations to Historic Buildings
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FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Antwerp Port House by Zaha Hadid Architects. Image © Helene Binet As cities grow and evolve, the question of preserving, rehabilitating, or adapting historic sites arises. The intervention in such buildings requires a delicate balance between honoring their heritage and meeting contemporary demands. Often, the most innovative and radical solutions emerge when architects attempt to renew a building while maintaining its original footprint and as many features as possible.
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