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Quinn Evans completes restoration of historic Detroit train station for Ford offices

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US architecture studio Quinn Evans has completed the restoration of Detroit's Michigan Central Station as part of a wider local development by American automotive brand Ford. The flooring and ceiling tile of the Grand Hall was cleaned, replaced and restored It served 4,000 train passengers a day before its closure in 1988.

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GAAA restores 1970s Chilean boat that "carries the memory of the forests"

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Guillermo Acuña Arquitectos Asociados has created an all-wood cabin with an ornamental overhang and a decorative skylight for the restoration of the Kon-Tiki boat in Chile. GAAA restored a boat for exploring the Chiloe archipelago off the coast of Chile. GAAA restored a boat for exploring the Chiloe archipelago off the coast of Chile.

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Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, reveals its restoration

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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., Main image credit: Arizona Biltmore Waldorf Astoria Arizona Biltmore, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, reveals its restoration Pauline Brettell.

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

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Restoring the Kalita Humphreys Theater to its original state requires a multifaceted approach that involves surgical extraction, selective reconstruction, careful preservation, and faithful reinterpretation of Wright's design intent.". The project will restore the green area around the theatre.

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RootStudio transforms former Oaxaca convent into culinary centre

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Strict preservation guidelines dictated that the old building had to be restored as it was first built An array of commercial and recreational facilities are also incorporated, such as a restaurant, kitchen, cocktail and tasting rooms, gallery, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, auditorium, courtyards, arcade gardens and retail premises.

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Villa Apollon by Block 722 | Detached houses

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The project, completed in early 2021, effortlessly merges contemporary architecture with nature, making the most of its context, while respecting its green surroundings. Taking its cues from the landscape around it, Villa Apollon by Block722 sits on the southern edge of the Greek island of Lefkada.

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Dar Tantora –The House Hotel – opens its mud-clad doors in AlUla

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Built with the same materials and architectural techniques as AlUla Old Town’s 900 surviving traditional houses, the property utilises the southern end of the heritage site, reimagining some of the surviving homes into luxury multiple-level exquisite accommodations.

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