Architizer

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

The architectural bureau known for its work on Garage contemporary art museum, will restore a famous modernist building in Uzbek capital. The restoration is being backed by the Uzbekistan’s Art and Culture Development Foundation. The original structure, built in 1986, is considered a shining example of Tashkent modernism.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The unstoppable impetus of modernization is destroying the tradition of cities and blurring their cultural features. Faced with the worldwide influence of western renaissance and industrial revolution, Beijing is destined to experience a transition period of conflict between tradition and modernity, between Eastern and Western cultures.

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Habitus Living

MAY 16, 2023

His team of 17 also contribute their special talents, so that each commission becomes a unique example of excellent contemporary residential architecture. With a cantilevered steel step, a pond and a poppy red-coloured circular steel staircase, this modern inclusion is both dramatic and functional.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 15, 2022

London architecture studio Mikhail Riches has created 195 contemporary homes within four flanks of the brutalist Grade II*-listed building while preserving as much of the original fabric as possible. It is best known for its "streets in the sky" typology and gridded concrete structure. Colourful balcony reveals have been added.

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Archinect

AUGUST 14, 2022

Set within a naturally lush green setting in the Beverly Glen Canyon hillsides of Los Angeles, this complete renovation restores the integrity of an abandoned 1959 Bill Mack designed home with unique contemporary artistic flare.

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The Spaces

APRIL 2, 2024

A delightful surprise awaits at this South London home , which marries Arts & Crafts architecture with contemporary design – and even boasts a garden studio. This Thames-front apartment has staggering views of the London Eye The post In South London, an Edwardian Arts & Crafts gets a modern update appeared first on The Spaces.

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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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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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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Several structures listed as historic monuments were preserved and restored as part of the scheme, while some modern additions to the site were demolished and replaced to improve circulation. Those that were restored date back to the 1950s and 1960s. Structural engineering: LAP Leonhardt, Andra? und Partner.

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2024

Located on the Odderœya peninsula in Kristiansand, Kunstsilo is home to the world's largest private collection of modern art from the Nordic region, with more than 5,500 artworks. Inside the bar, contemporary wooden finishes and furniture fill the space.

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Deezen

MARCH 16, 2022

Valentino Architects has converted the studio and home of late post-war painter Frank Portelli in Malta into a contemporary residence for his granddaughter. Adjacent to the terrace is a modern kitchen with black cabinetry. The post Valentino Architects transforms Malta art studio into modern home appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

JULY 20, 2023

While its strengths lay in its architectural form and south-facing windows, our innovative approach to the project was essential in bringing contemporary functionality and sustainability to the fore," the studio added. "By Where cabinetry needed restoration, it was updated in respectful ways, always with a nod to what may have come before us."

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Architizer

JULY 4, 2022

The approach to architecture-as-backdrop becomes especially apparent in spaces of performance and exhibition, where structures are created with room for movement or display. The oldest predecessor of carousels comes from 6th century Byzantium, while the modern version emerged from early jousting traditions in Europe and the Middle East.

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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. Jury Winner, 2018 A+Awards, Architecture +Stairs.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Portuguese studio Risco has renovated the Beato Convent Events Centre, an events space housed within a former convent in Lisbon , sensitively updating its existing fabric and adding a series of contemporary additions. Whenever the intervention had a larger scale, we opted for a contemporary look."

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Deezen

OCTOBER 26, 2023

contemporary gallery. Malik Architecture restored the 144-year old ice factory Named IF.BE – Ice Factory Ballard Estate, the gallery was designed around a central courtyard. Malik Architecture restored the 144-year old ice factory Named IF.BE – Ice Factory Ballard Estate, the gallery was designed around a central courtyard.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 23, 2024

Situated close to the picturesque landscape of Montepulciano, where natural beauty and history intertwine, this family-friendly getaway embraces the principles of accessible luxury and modern hospitality. Its frescoes, restored by hand with artisanal precision, offer a visual journey through the history of Tuscany.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2022

More than 300 photographs, plans and sketches fill the 21st Century Houses book , published by RIBA Books , to bring readers inside the "best of the best" of modern British homes. This engaging belvedere feels like a bird-hide with open views in every direction but includes all of the comforts of modern living.".

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Deezen

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Dutch studio Merk X has renovated the 19th-century Groote Museum at Amsterdam Zoo, combining the reinstatement of its original features with the addition of a new basement and contemporary accents informed by natural forms. The design process is characterised by two complementary approaches: to restore and to update," said the practice.

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Deezen

JANUARY 5, 2023

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. Original stone walls and columns were restored throughout. The renovation was sensitive to the building's art deco style.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Across China, this architectural philosophy is gaining remarkable traction, reflecting a unique cultural junction of reverence and rapid modernization. The seven A+Award winners highlighted showcase innovative structures and materials that have created spaces that are both forward-thinking and multi-layered in time.

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Deezen

APRIL 3, 2024

Phipps' visual exploration of modernism in Wales follows six other publications by the London-based artist capturing post-war architecture in Britain, including Brutal North and Brutal London. For Phipps, the book aims to recalibrate the undervalued history of modernism in both a local and international context. "I

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Year Built : 1959 Footprint : 1,450 square feet (two bedrooms, two baths) From the Agent : " Set within a naturally lush, green setting in Bel Air Canyon, this complete renovation restores the integrity of an abandoned 1959 Bill Mack home with contemporary artistic flare.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

It has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation within the last 18 months to update its stone bones with modern systems and amenities, such as underfloor heating and solar panel installation. Read next: A contemporary Lisbon loft offers a masterclass in minimalism. Photography: Fantastic Frank. Photography: Fantastic Frank.

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Dwell

APRIL 27, 2023

The castle at the rear was reconstructed as a modern interpretation of the original structure, which had been previously demolished. The original sandstone building was restored using traditional methods including internal lime render and repair of tuck pointing.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 29, 2023

As well as being known for its contemporary furniture and lighting design , Italy is home to some of Europe's oldest buildings and has numerous historic cities and villages. The plaster is complemented by pale wooden floors, black iron furniture and earth-toned fabrics, while the original doors have been retained and restored.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Architecture office OHLAB has renovated a historical apartment building in Palma de Mallorca introducing contemporary elements including a meandering wooden walkway that contrast with the original features. OHLAB oversaw a sensitive restoration process. A wooden coffered ceiling was uncovered during the renovation. "The

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

A titan of the 20th century, he designed era-defining structures all over the country and shaped how Americans understand modernism and postmodernism from his decades-long tenure in the Museum of Modern Art’s architecture department. What to do with a Philip Johnson house? Head back to the November/December 2023 issue homepage

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The project was envisioned as a "modern reincarnation" of the hotel that once operated on the site. While the exterior has a historic look, the interior is much more modern. The hotel brand's Mexican property inspired much of the contemporary furnishings and decor. The photography is by Erin Feinblatt.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Contemporary homes in the United States showcase a diverse range of styles that merge tradition with modernity. This article explores twelve common contemporary American residential architectural styles, highlighting their unique features, influences, and contributions to the evolving architectural landscape.

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2024

This project gives shape to our ideas about community gathering, the importance of indigenous forms of governance and what contemporary African architecture can be on a national scale," said the studio's founder Diébédo Francis Kéré.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2023

Photo by Christian Richters America's Cup Building, 2006, Spain Built in collaboration with Spanish studio B720 Fermín Vázquez Arquitectos , the structure was designed to host Europe's first America's Cup in over 150 years. It was designed to complement and reflect the existing character of the original building.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Typically smaller than hotels, often with fewer than 30 rooms and usually family-owned, the architectural challenges posed in the designing of a Pousada are understandably complex: How does one retrofit a 12th-century fortress with modern plumbing and electricity without compromising its historical integrity?

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Deezen

JULY 3, 2023

US studio Shiftspace has renovated a rowhouse in Philadelphia originally designed by Chinese-American architect IM Pei , restoring its original qualities after decades of alterations. Shiftspace was tasked with paring back these alterations to restore Pei's original vision while enhancing it with contemporary details.

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e-architect

JUNE 15, 2023

Located on a corner block in historic conservation zone, extensive restoration and repair work was undertaken on the external façade, whilst a modern, light filled extension married both heritage and contemporary elements. Steel portal frames were adopted as bracing elements, allowing the roof structure to appear to float.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The studio added a metal and glass extension to the school The extension included the "careful inssertaion" of a modern, glass-lined structure between the cathedral and the school. For the restoration, the team revamped large portions of the school building's, extending the programme of the addition's interior throughout.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

Hill was a proponent of California Modernism in the Bay Area during the postwar period. The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. The team used vintage photography to restore the spaces. Structural engineer: Duckbrew Inc. Project Credits: Architect: Studio Schicketanz.

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