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Stavros Tis Minthis – a modern relic restored

Hotel Designs

Image credit: Woods Bagot Woods Bagot Chief Executive Officer and Project Leader Nik Karalis said the redevelopment was informed by the concept of the “modern relic”, celebrating the anachronisms of a bygone era while boasting the latest in world-class amenity.

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Loci Architecture Beautifully Restores 1886 Facade and Modernizes 61 West 23rd Street

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61 West 23rd Street – As part of a team tasked with modernizing a building for new commercial tenants, we restored the aging facade of the seven-story 1886 cast iron building in the Ladies’ Mile Historic District, adding a new insulated roof, and replacing the original windows with new energy-efficient units, customized to retain historic details.

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La Maison Xun Fuses Modern and Traditional Chinese Design

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The unstoppable impetus of modernization is destroying the tradition of cities and blurring their cultural features. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Compared with the standing buildings and mansions made of iron and steel, those Hutong courtyards with smoke from kitchen chimneys are more precious.

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The Benefits of Living in a Fire Damaged House After It Has Been Restored

The Architecture Designs

However, there is a third option that many homeowners overlook: purchasing a fire damaged house and restoring it. While it may seem daunting to undertake the restoration process, there are numerous benefits to living in a fire-damaged house after it has been restored.

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Vintage Christmas Collectors Have Inspired a Revival

Dwell

I like how it looks, and I like the whimsy it inspires." Midcentury-modern real estate specialist Adrian Kinney says that, as the owner of a Cliff May–designed midcentury in the Denver area, embracing the nostalgic Christmas vibe just made sense. I just like the old stuff," Romanaggi says. "I

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Vernacular Vibes: 6 Modern Rural Homes Drawing on Local Construction Traditions

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Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter. . Some architects are embracing this building philosophy, whether by using local materials like drystone, wood, rocks, repurposed bricks or by adopting architectural concepts of the past. A Restorative Retreat for Sartfell. Podere Navigliano.

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hug Concept Store by Atmosphere Architects for UMA WANG

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If Pompeii is UMA WANG’s deconstruction and restoration of history through design, then this space tries to trace back this lost civilization through all the materials. Churches, shrines, and the awe-inspiring atmosphere of ancient civilization two thousand years ago are recreated here in a concise and restrained combination.

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