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Zaha Hadid Architects renovates historic Rome structure as luxury hotel

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Zaha Hadid Architects has completed the transformation of an existing historic structure into a luxury hotel in Rome. The Palazzo Capponi, located on the historic Via di Ripetta, draws inspiration from the city’s architectural heritage, focusing on the evolution of vaulted ceilings from ancient Roman to Baroque periods.

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How Did BIM Help Notre-Dame Rise from the Ashes?

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This duality was also evident in the 2019 fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral, which devastated its historic structure. However, fire also evokes destruction, as seen in biblical tales like that of Sodom and Gomorrah, where it was used as divine punishment.

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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.

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Fentress' Norwegian Embassy restoration is a testament to the country's unique design heritage

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Fentress Architects ’ AIA chapter award-winning Chancery restoration project for the Embassy of Norway has officially opened to the public, representing a first for the 42-year-old Denver-based firm. Situated between the official Vice Presidential Residence and National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.’s

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Studio Gang revitalizes Pavilion structure at Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo

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Studio Gang ’s restoration of the popular Pavilion structure at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is now complete.

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

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The 51-year-old Brutalist structure, which was originally designed by Jeffrey Howlett and Donald Bailey, will undergo an over $98.5 OMA has begun work on its renovation of the Perth Concert Hall in Western Australia's capital. million state-of-the-art reworking to enhance its visitor experience and public spaces.

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University of Cambridge Unveils Restoration Plans for Historic Stirling Building in the United Kingdom

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Restoration of Stirling Building | University of Cambridge. Image Courtesy of BPD The University of Cambridge , in collaboration with BPD, has just unveiled plans to restore and rejuvenate the Grade II* listed History Faculty Building designed by James Stirling.