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Anacapa Architecture converts historic building into Drift Santa Barbara hotel

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The project was envisioned as a "modern reincarnation" of the hotel that once operated on the site. The hotel brand's Mexican property inspired much of the contemporary furnishings and decor. Making the building more welcoming and honouring its original character were key concerns for the design team.

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Mahon Pool Amenities, Maroubra Beach, NSW

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The expression and prominent siting of these structures was seen as an eye saw and their dilapidated condition at end of life. The new amenities building seeks to recede into the dramatic rock outcrop landscape on which it is sited.

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

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Named the House of Commerce, the headquarters is located on a prominent site in the oldest part of Nuremberg, between the main market square and the medieval church of St Sebald. Those that were restored date back to the 1950s and 1960s. Structural engineering: LAP Leonhardt, Andra? The photography is by Marcus Bredt.

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

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CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, together with Italo Rota, has unveiled a new hospitality project called Roccia in the hills of Monferrato, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This allows the complex to be habitable again while preserving the antiquity of the old structure and the natural elements that have taken hold.

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South Hill House, Toronto, Ontario

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When altering both the interior and exterior, a sensitivity to the existing structure was observed. The new addition stands in contrast with contemporary details, larger open spaces, and modernist massing.

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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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Boksto 6 by Studio Seilern Architects

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Studio Seilern Architects (SSA) has unveiled Boksto 6, a major transformation of a disused site in Vilnius, Lithuania into a contemporary mixed-use space in the heart of the city’s old town. Large central courtyards and lush green gardens are open to the public for the provision of an active space within the historic old town.