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fromianVisits
20 hours ago

London's Alleys: Greystoke Place (redux), EC4

The alley is one of the ancient alignments, appearing in the middle of the 1600s, and although the area changed a lot over the centuries, it remained very much a cluster of smaller buildings surrounding the alley. Until WWII, when a bomb flattened the entire site. It turns out that the alley was culverted for a couple of decades as a large 1950s building, known as Oyez House, which housed the printing works, storage, and offices for the Solicitors' Law Stationery Society.
History
fromArchDaily
3 days ago

Refurbishing Theater Spaces: Adapting Cultural Landmarks for Modern Audiences

Theaters serve as cultural and social institutions, shaping society by providing spaces where stories of identity, race, and justice are brought to life. These venues foster community through shared, live experiences, sparking conversations that resonate beyond the stage. Architecturally, theaters are more than performance spaces-they are landmarks that embody both the history and future of the arts. Their design often reflects the cultural importance of storytelling, while their refurbishments ensure they remain relevant in a modern context.
Renovation
History
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

The Colosseum had hidden tunnel for Roman emperors, archaeologists say

A restored 180-foot underground VIP passage in the Colosseum, built 1st–2nd centuries AD, allowed emperors to exit unseen and is now open to visitors.
#heritage-conservation
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Buttery Tones Revive An Elegant Villa on Italy's Portofino Coast

It's not a typical seaside resort. Instead, it's a true hideaway from the world where you can admire the sea and its impressive power,
Renovation
#historic-preservation
Remodel
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Restored Big Ben tower up for architecture award

The five-year, 80m restoration of the Elizabeth Tower is among six nominees for the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Frank Lloyd Wright's Final Design Was Finished 66 Years After His Death-And You Can Watch Its Construction

Usonian houses are designed with features that integrate aesthetics and natural surroundings, emphasizing affordability with attributes like flat roofs, large windows, and open floor plans.
Renovation
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

The Grand Palais Reopens With a Bold Restoration | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Grand Palais has undergone its most ambitious restoration yet, revitalized and ready to reengage with the public, blending timeless elegance with contemporary functionality.
Renovation
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
4 months ago

The Insider: New Kitchen Refreshes Clinton Hill Brownstone

A cramped kitchen drove a renovation that maximized space, improved access to the garden, and restored original features like pocket doors.
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