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Álvaro Siza's self-named Serralves Museum expansion opens in Portugal

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The Serralves Foundation in Porto, Portugal, has shared photos of its recently inaugurated new wing designed by and named for the country’s beloved Pritzker Prize-winning architect, Álvaro Siza.

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3 Years and Over $2 Million: What It Costs to Restore a Frank Lloyd Wright Home

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Weak foundations, leaky roofs, and poor insulation, among other problems, have reportedly caused headaches for homeowners again and again over the decades. So instead we sought out the next best thing: Frank Lloyd Wright homeowners and curators who would share what their restoration processes entailed.

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Bofill Foundation Headquarters, Barcelona, Spain

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The design process began with a meticulous exploration of which building elements should be preserved and restored, carefully peeling away layers accumulated from decades of renovations. The meticulous restoration of the façades unveils the minimalist polychromatic beauty of the original stucco.

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There’s a New Vision for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West

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The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation is partnering with design firm Sasaki to audit the national historic landmark’s sustainability practices. Following restoration projects in 2021, Taliesin West , Frank Lloyd Wright’s snowbird home and studio near Scottsdale, Arizona, is once again slated for updates.

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Álvaro Siza expands his Serralves Museum in Porto with angular gallery

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The geometric wing branches off the existing museum The Álvaro Siza Wing is the latest collaboration between the 90-year-old architect and the Serralves Foundation – the cultural institution behind the Serralves villa and museum, which are located within the park. It opened over the weekend with C.A.S.A., The wing opened with the C.A.S.A.

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A Rare Frank Lloyd Wright Home Lists for $4.3M in California’s Central Valley

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Sited on 76 bucolic acres, Fawcett Farm recently underwent an award-winning restoration with guidance from the legendary architect’s grandson. Photo by Jim Simmons Photo by Jim Simmons See the full story on Dwell.com: A Rare Frank Lloyd Wright Home Lists for $4.3M

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Newport Spotlight: Belmont Chapel Renovation

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The Chapel was neglected for over one hundred years, but the building is now undergoing a major restoration that began when several individuals uncovered the forgotten Chapel in 2016 and pledged to try to restore it. Fortunately records of the original designs still exist and are being utilized to restore them to their original beauty.