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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.

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Glazed extensions flank Montreal’s historic Maisonneuve Library following major EVOQ renovation

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Montreal’s Maisonneuve Library has reopened to the public following a major restoration and expansion of the historic building. Dating from 1912, and once serving as a city hall, the building’s transformation was led by Montreal-based EVOQ Architecture and Dan Hanganu Architects, now part of EVOQ, following a 2017 competition win.

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Budget Breakdown: This Completely Restored $500K Airstream Is Built Like a Yacht

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Renovating vintage trailers is not cheap—it’s like restoring a vintage car, and then building a house in it," he says. "I Photo by Nathan Stover When Stover met the owner of this 1953 Airstream Cruiser, Jim Franke, back in 2017, they instantly clicked over the camper’s potential. The cushions can be locked in place on the table.

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Gensler unveils latest renovations to Chicago's iconic Merchandise Mart

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US firm Gensler has completed a series of renovations to the sprawling 1930s The Merchandise Mart in Chicago that include several amenity spaces. The renovations to the Merchandise Mart – now called The Mart – are the latest in a series carried out by Gensler , including the restoration of a grand stairway and the mezzanine floor in 2017.

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Mecanoo's transformative design for the Perth Museum revives Scotland's community pride by Mecanoo

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In the ever-evolving landscape of architectural restoration, Mecanoo continues to carve its name with transformative projects that honour history while embracing modernity. Our journey began in 2017, as we ventured through Perth's scenic landscapes, immersing ourselves in the city's rich heritage.

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Schaum/Shieh Architects draws on original warehouse design for Marfa art gallery renovation

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American studio Schaum/Shieh Architects has restored the John Chamberlain building, an art gallery in a former warehouse in Marfa , using local, traditional building techniques. The architects worked with Texas construction company JC Stoddard Construction, a firm known for its renovation of the historic Alamo mission, on the project.

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Restoration of The Palazzo dei Diamanti by Labics

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Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, Italy reopens to the public after the careful restoration and refurbishment of the 16th-century complex and the renovation of exhibition spaces carried out by architectural firm Labics. The group formed by Labics and 3TI progetti italia was selected from among 70 participating groups.