Architecture Here and There

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

With bigwigs and celebs jetting away at last from Scotland’s global climate summit, what else is afoot in the city of Glasgow? While its restoration may be years off, the good news is that in October, leaders of the school agreed that “faithful reinstatement” would be the preferred strategy for rebuilding.

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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Image credit: Marriott International Respecting the building and the city’s heritage, architect Indre Sangus was tasked to carve out a modern hotel, confronting a series of design challenges while creating something truly exceptional that would stand at the centre of Bucharest’s hospitality scene.

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Dwell

JANUARY 11, 2023

After years of trying out life in the hustle and bustle of cities like London and Chicago, artist John Brooks and his husband, Erik Eaker, were looking to permanently settle into a quiet oasis in Louisville, Kentucky, close to John’s family. The architects had already overhauled the entryway and garage with the previous owners.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Conservation group Docomono US has announced the winners of its annual Modernism in America Awards, which celebrate individuals and projects that preserve modernism in the United States. Top: The Hotel Marcel is a restoration of Marcel Breuer's Pirelli Tire Building. Photo by Seamus Payne. Photo by Elizabeth Felicella.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Local studio Heryco has completed a renovation of a pink apartment building with arches influenced by the form of aqueducts in the city of Querétaro, México. The 5,920-square foot (550-square metre) building was completed in 1994 two blocks from the city's iconic Querétaro Aqueduct. The photography is by Ariadna Polo.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

It is a prominent colonial city in West Africa , known for its blend of Mediterranean architecture with a tropical climate. Additionally, it features tropical courtyards, shaded balconies, 1920s art déco houses, and early '30s modern civic buildings. Read more »

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Archinect

APRIL 5, 2024

In the ever-evolving landscape of architectural restoration, Mecanoo continues to carve its name with transformative projects that honour history while embracing modernity. Perth's former City Hall, with its classical façade and storied past, presented both a challenge and an opportunity. Our explorat.

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Deezen

MARCH 29, 2022

Originally built in the popular mid-century modern style by Wusthoff and Gallian, the 427-square-metre home had fallen into disrepair, prompting its new owners to commission Los Angeles -based Heusch to revamp the home. A reflecting pool sits beneath the restored staircase. Heusch renovated the home to be faithful to the original. "The

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Archinect

MAY 1, 2024

Built in 1932 as a modern(istic) large-scale butchery in Copenhagen’s meatpacking district, since 1991 it has hosted a range of commercial businesses, today becoming a food production facility 2.0.

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Deezen

APRIL 28, 2022

"It is a critical moment for modern architectural sites in the US," explained Docomomo US executive director Liz Waytkus. Waytkus believes that the US is at a critical juncture in the battle to conserve modern buildings due to the current economic climate. The most recent restoration proposal will cost close to $61.2

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Architonic

JUNE 2, 2024

Podil vibe The clients chose an apartment in Podil as their city residence because that district of Kyiv reminds them of Kherson, a resort town by the sea in southern Ukraine, where they are both originally from. The pearls of Podil are the monuments of modernism: Zhytniy Market and Zhovten Cinema. On the eighth attic floor

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Deezen

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Constructed between 1957 and 1961, Park Hill is a former social housing estate that was designed by architects Ivor Smith and Jack Lynn for Sheffield City Council. The project aims to restore the "original beauty" of the brutalist housing estate. Mikhail Riches has completed Phase 2 of the Park Hill redevelopment.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The unstoppable impetus of modernization is destroying the tradition of cities and blurring their cultural features. While enjoying the delicious food, guests can feel the calmness and peace endowed by traditional culture, the historical bearing of the old Beijing courtyard, and the artistic atmosphere emitted by modern aesthetics.

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BD+C

JUNE 13, 2024

4 ways to transform old buildings into modern assets 0 qpurcell Thu, 06/13/2024 - 09:33 Adaptive Reuse As cities grow, their office inventories remain largely stagnant. Modernize the Machine: Upgrade aging building systems. many cities offer tax credits and early permitting for building renewals 1.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As well as being a mecca for modernist architecture, Palm Springs is embracing climate-conscious design, says Modernism Week CEO Lisa Vossler Smith in this interview. This all goes back to the 1950s, when it was meant as a place where people could escape city life." "We The style we often refer to is desert modern," she added. "It

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Archinect

MAY 2, 2023

The work has been about creating a dialogue between the 18th century and modernity. The Swiss architect began his two-phase restoration in January 2002. It has been the subject of controversy since that time, owing to its scale and derivation from the city council tender approvals process.

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Archinect

JULY 24, 2023

With an understanding of materiality and a flare for surprise, this residence navigates an opulence, glamor and mid-century style mixed with asian-inspired minimalism at the junction of Beverly Hills, Century City and Cheviot Hills.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 4, 2022

How is it possible that the coastal city wasn’t more devastated by a storm that ranks among the most powerful to ever strike the United States? Florida alone has an estimated $3.7

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Architizer

AUGUST 15, 2022

Rural living has for long existed in the human imagination as a mythical refuge where we might be able to escape our modern distractions: a bucolic place where life is simpler, living is intricately tied to the land, and one’s days can be spent cultivating fields and tending to flocks of sheep. A Restorative Retreat for Sartfell.

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The Architecture Designs

AUGUST 26, 2023

They mirror the city’s eclectic architectural tapestry, ranging from vintage Victorian homes to ultra-modern skyscrapers. The gentle drizzles that romance the city streets, the blazing summer sun that demands shade, and the occasional wrath of hailstorms test the mettle of every roof.

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Bustler

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Event Date: Sep 27, 2023; Event City: Santa Monica, CA, US Come join us for the SMC NOMAS Fall Lecture by Leo Marmol, FAIA on Wednesday, September 27th at 6:30pm. Since its inception, the firm has developed a reputation for innovative design, sustainable architecture, and prolific restoration work. Auditorium) Santa Monica, CA 90404.

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Bustler

AUGUST 6, 2023

Registration Deadline: Oct 25, 2023; Submission Deadline Oct 25, 2023 Premise The Chernobyl Rewilding competition calls architects to envision a transformative city that reawakens the natural world within the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Sustainable approaches are vital to ensure that this new city thrives amidst its unique context.

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Dwell

JANUARY 2, 2022

In April 2020, Nico Valverde, a pharmacist, set out on a day trip from Barcelona to Begur, a historic village situated on the Costa Brava (the coastline to the north of the city famed for its natural beauty). Sara Adroer Martínez Scala Studio sought to preserve the home’s architectural details while modernizing the interior.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

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. Source by Labics.

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Habitus Living

JANUARY 16, 2022

Peek House is located in the diverse inner city of Brunswick in Melbourne. “ The brief was to provide a separate kids area, a larger integrated living area that connected to the outdoors, new modern amenities, and to introduce much needed natural light and volume in a particularly tight site. “ Project details.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The city landmark was converted into 55 rooms for the hotel complex. The former Santa Monica Professional Building, originally built in 1928, has been converted into the Santa Monica Proper Hotel by Howard Lake Architects (HLA). A newly designed seven-story addition, which includes 216 rooms, is linked to the landmark building with a bridge.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Lessons learned from 70 years of building cities 0 qpurcell Mon, 02/05/2024 - 13:58 Urban Planning As Sasaki looks back on 70 years of practice, we’re also looking to the future of cities. While we can’t predict what will be, we do know the needs of cities are as diverse as their scale, climate, economy, governance, and culture.

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Architizer

JANUARY 25, 2022

Thankfully things are changing, and while humanity explores new strategies and technologies for crop production, many people, particularly architects, ponder how we can restore the biodiversity we have lost during the culling of such vast amounts of wildlife. Zhongshan OCT Harbour by LWK + PARTNERS , Zhongshan, China Images by LWK + PARTNERS.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Brusnika develops and builds new housing estates in cities of Russia. This approach restores the historic background of modern districts and enhances place identity. However, it is also committed to conserving architectonic heritage related to its projects. The estate is due for completion in 2030.

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

Looking back on the transformative impact of Modernism, which reshaped the global built environment in just twenty-seven years, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment where we possess the knowledge and tools to envision doing the same at an accelerated pace. Hardie/ Wikimedia ; Air pollution in Victorian-era Britain. Function-Based Zones 2.

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SW Oregon Architect

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

The Tate Modern, an example of adaptive reuse (photo by MasterOfHisOwnDomain, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons) This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. The High Line, New York (my photo) Wonderful examples of adaptive reuse abound in many cities.

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Archinect

MAY 28, 2022

Revitalization Plan The revitalization addresses a sensitive reconstruction of a significant landmark in the context of a range of issues related to the effective functioning of modern cities. Located near the main train station, the building is an inherent part of the city centre.

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Architizer

AUGUST 30, 2022

For the city slickers accustomed to fast-paced urban life, the summertime offers a chance to unwind in rural environments and reset before returning to the bustling city. Yet, it is also home to an exciting array of modern residences that bring a new, intriguing dimension to the identity of rural England. . Long House .

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Architizer

AUGUST 11, 2022

It was important to prove that sustainable architecture can have a modern aesthetic. Simple and clean detailing is more likely to be restored than renovated. The post Discover Nicholas Francoeur’s Sustainable Vision and Modern Aesthetic for atelier c appeared first on Journal. Budget: 1M – 5M. © Nicholas Francoeur.

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Architizer

JULY 26, 2022

From small to large sites, light to heavy renovations, the projects in this collection strategically marry the advantages of industrial buildings and modern workspaces. Old limestone walls and timber members are restored and left exposed, adding a strong industrial flavor to the spaces.

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The Spaces

APRIL 30, 2024

A fan of the Art Deco aesthetic seen on ocean liners crossing the Atlantic, Eaton commissioned French architect Jacques Carlu, who designed an expansive penthouse space with murals, bas reliefs, promenade and 600-seat ‘grande salle’ in a style known as Streamline Moderne.

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The Spaces

AUGUST 7, 2023

He operated against the backdrop of early 20th-century ‘Hollywood’ style architecture, favouring mock Tudor, Craftsman, Neo-gothic, and ‘storybook’ elements influenced by the theatricality of the city’s movie lots and sets. Its present minimalist style allows its architectural features to truly shine.

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