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Philip Johnson's Glass House guest annexe reopens after restoration

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US architect Philip Johnson's Glass House annexe, the Brick House, has been restored and reopened following a 15-year closure in Connecticut. Architect Mark Stoner has led the restoration of Philip Johnson's Brick House It follows the building's closure in 2008 after the structure suffered ongoing "water intrusion" due to its sloping site.

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Funcionable restores and updates historic home in Spain

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Material finishes subtly differentiate the spaces in this open-plan ground floor, with a section of tiled floor and exposed brickwork used in the kitchen. Stripping away later finishes also revealed a series of blocked-up openings and niches in a party wall on the home's southern edge, which have been re-purposed as wardrobes and shelving.

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Jonathan Tuckey Design restores and extends traditional stone farmstead in Italy

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Jonathan Tuckey Design has renovated a former farmstead in northern Italy , restoring and extending a cluster of 19th-century stone buildings to create Cascina, a new home and studio. Upstairs, the restoration of the barn roof was prioritised so one could immediately feel and connect to the building's heritage," she added. "The

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Atak Architekti creates Liberec library by restoring and extending a former rectory

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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. Photography is by Tomáš Souček.

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Restored historic paintings cover walls of converted Frescohallen restaurant

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Swedish studio Claesson Koivisto Rune has converted a listed room in Norway into a restaurant , adding an angular mirrored bar and restoring the building's historical frescoes. The artworks are now restored and lit with state-of-the-art lighting." Inside, the addition of a bar area marks the largest change to the space.

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In Belgium, a Wooden Home Nestled in the Dunes Is Thoughtfully Restored

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The use of sustainable, natural materials such as wood for finishing enhances that feeling. The window seats are a popular spot for children to read and play while basking in natural daylight. Additionally, the house is half embedded in the dunes, making it seem more compact but still providing the comfort of two floors.

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The Potlatch Club – restored to its former glory

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The property fell into disrepair in the 1980s and has now been lovingly restored under its original name, The Potlatch Club. And in 1969, Paul McCartney honeymooned at The Potlatch Club with his first wife, Linda, when he wrote several Beatles songs including ‘Bathroom Window’ on Potlatch Club notepaper.