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UNESCO's restoration of Iraq's historic Al-Nouri mosque site has been placed on hold

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The UNESCO -led effort to restore the historic Al-Nouri Mosque in Mosul has come to a halt this week after recent discoveries and feedback from the community have prompted a change of direction from the cultural agency.

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PDP refurbishes art deco office block with jewel-like extensions in glass and steel

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London practice PDP has renovated Eighty Strand, an art deco office building on the Strand, restoring its original finishes and complementing them with glazed pavilions that reference the style's geometric forms. The studio added glass and steel extensions that have an art deco look. Photo by Andrew Meredith.

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Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, reveals its restoration

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In recent years, the iconic property has been restored to its former glory by a team of respected designers and consultants from Virserius Studio, PHX Architecture, Serving the Nation, Inc., Burton Studio and Wimberly Interiors. “Our

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Valentino Architects transforms Malta art studio into modern home

Deezen

Adjacent to the terrace is a modern kitchen with black cabinetry. This was achieved by removing the glazing from a number of the angled skylights and adding timber decking, creating a kind of open-air terrace that is separated from the interior using sliding glass doors. Geometric tiles nod to Portelli's cubist paintings.

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This Restored 1920s L.A. Home Is Packed With Delightful Nooks & Crannies

Dwell

Seeking $1.5M, the Spanish colonial–style property is decked out with stained glass, curved archways, and ceiling frescoes. acres From the Agent: " Recently completed by Revival Renovates Design, this home is a love letter to original Los Angeles Spanish and Art Deco architecture.

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5 art deco homes for sale in Belgium and France

The Spaces

Art deco style, which flourished in the 1920s and 1930s, showcased the optimism of the Jazz Age era and its love of the modern, with its flowing, curvy lines and geometric patterns. France and Belgium have many art deco homes, as both countries were hotbeds of creative talent at that time.

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On the Market: An Art Nouveau Mansion, the Butterfly House, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week

Dwell

The winged icon, having gone through a massive renovation and restoration by acclaimed Los Angeles–based designer Jamie Bush, has been celebrated as a landmark architectural treasure, living art, and as a near perfect example of midcentury architecture."

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