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Social Rehabilitation: Exploring Community Involvement in Architectural Restoration

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Image © Michele Alfieri/Shutterstock Rehabilitation involves repairing , renovating, altering, or reconstructing any building or structure. It addresses the need to significantly improve a building's failing features, primarily through strengthening or replacing elements to restore the structure's optimal performance. Read more »

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OMA and WITH Architecture Studio announce Perth Concert Hall renovation plans for 2028

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OMA has begun work on its renovation of the Perth Concert Hall in Western Australia's capital. A much-needed restoration of the building's plinth will be enacted in addition to refurbished lobbies on both building levels One and Two, with a new foyer and musicians’ lounge/patrons' area added to the former.

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Robert A.M. Stern Architects to author renovation of Austin’s historic UT Tower

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The project to renovate the historic UT Tower (aka the 'Main Building') back to its original 1937 appearance will be completed by the end of summer 2027. Restoration of its exterior will begin next month. Stern Architects (RAMSA) has signed on to a new higher education project for the University of Texas at Austin.

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Giza Pyramids Renovation Sparks Controversial Heritage Debate

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via Shutterstock | GLF Media Renovation work on Egypt’s infamous Menkaura Pyramid at Giza has sparked criticism on online platforms over the past two days.

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Rafael Pelli and Gruen Associates push to restore father César’s masterwork San Bernardino City Hall after 52 years

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a push is on to renovate City Hall and restore it to use. ” Chief of among the estimated $60 million renovation tasks is the work of replacing the building’s over 6,000 original windows, which Rafael Pelli says will now be double pane for improved insulation against the heat. “The bones of it are very good.

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inside chatillon architectes’ grand palais restoration in paris with photographer danica o. kus

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kus reveals details of the renovation that seeks to breathe new life into the beaux-arts landmark. The post inside chatillon architectes’ grand palais restoration in paris with photographer danica o. kus appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Powerhouse Sydney Reveals Heritage Restoration Plans for Australia’s Largest Museum Institution

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Image © DBJ Powerhouse, Australia ’s largest museum institution dedicated to applied arts design, and technology, has revealed the plans for a comprehensive restoration of its three sites located in Sydney , Australia, in addition to the opening of a new site in Parramatta in Western Sydney in 2025.