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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. Original stone walls and columns were restored throughout. Photo by Andrew Meredith. "[The Photo by Andrew Meredith.

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Anacapa Architecture converts historic building into Drift Santa Barbara hotel

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The building's original arched windows, stucco walls and terracotta roof were kept intact "As part of a restoration, the challenge was to work within the historic context while creating experiences that are appealing to the modern traveler," the team said. The building's terracotta tile roof was retained, as well.

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Studio Schicketanz renovates Henry Hill's mid-century house on the California coast

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The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. The team used vintage photography to restore the spaces. Additionally, the team reconstructed a carport and awning with toned and textured glass roofs that complement the glazed balcony railings. Mechanical engineer : Monterey Energy Group.

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Wilkinson Eyre completes long-awaited redevelopment of iconic Battersea Power Station

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The space's original columns were restored, with dark-coloured steel frames placed between each one to give the shop facades a unified appearance. The control rooms have been restored. Structural engineer: Buro Happold. Roof gardens: Andy Sturgeon. The power station sits at the centre of a wider development.

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Modern extensions unify existing buildings at Nuremberg's House of Commerce

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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. Simple roof tiles were chosen to match those found on neighbouring buildings.

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The Brick House, Muswell Hill, North London

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Well-practised in contemporary residential architecture and interiors, Melissa White Architects reorganised the plan at Brick House, reclaiming the homes’ existing grand proportions and introducing new spacious volumes. The dining space offers a more contemporary dining experience.

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Living in a Ruin Like Piranesi by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati

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The contemporary intervention is primarily made of prefabricated wooden elements slotted inside the ruined brick walls. Informed by an evolutionary approach, CRA has adopted a mix of design schemes to restore buildings of different ages and conditions, allowing them to be reinhabited while celebrating their history.