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Robocoop conceals Rome palace restoration work with "illusionary infill facade"

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Italian studio Robocoop has created a temporary facade to blend into its historic surroundings and hide ongoing construction on a palace courtyard restoration in Rome. The post Robocoop conceals Rome palace restoration work with "illusionary infill facade" appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Robocoop.

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Kauh restores historic Spanish park to be a "palimpsest of its evolution"

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Spanish architecture practice Kauh has completed the renovation of La Hoya Park in the historical centre of Almería, restoring a series of stepped, dry stone terraces on the site of a 13th-century town. For the planting, protected species found on the site were maintained and accompanied by new fruit and mulberry trees.

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Nine contemporary homes where ruins reveal layers of the past

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Until recently, it has been common practice to hide away old structures during adaptive reuse projects. The bold new studio maintains every aspect of the heritage-listed structure within the internal living spaces, including the rotting timber, dead ivy and old birds' nests.

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Basking in Natural Beauty: 6 Contemporary Architecture Projects Set in the Basque Landscape

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Following centuries of unrest, the Basque region is known today for its fierté that lies in its distinct customs, culture, language, cuisine and breathtaking landscapes. The traditional baserri Basque-style home coats the landscape. Each region in the Basque country has its own interpretation of this traditional baserri structure.

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Coppin Dockray turns mid-century Hampstead House into contemporary family home

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A mid-century house originally designed by British architect Trevor Dannatt has undergone a sensitive restoration by architecture studio Coppin Dockray in north London. However, over the years it had been poorly extended and developed significant structural issues, with its original elements obscured by a wild and unruly garden.

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro set to restore Frank Lloyd Wright theatre in Dallas

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Diller Scofidio + Renfro ( DS+R ) will repair the original structure designed by Wright in 1959 as his first and only standalone theatre – which has since had a series of additions added and has fallen into a state of disrepair. Diller Scofidio + Renfro will refurbish a Frank Lloyd Wright theatre in Texas and the surrounding area.

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Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, reveals its restoration

Hotel Designs

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., A colourful Spanish mosaic wraps around the bar, topped with a ramada decorated in a geometric flower in backlit glass.