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Mikhail Riches restores "original beauty" of brutalist Park Hill estate in Sheffield

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Following years of decline, property developer Urban Splash won a contract to renovate it in 2004. The project aims to restore the "original beauty" of the brutalist housing estate. Park Hill is Europe's largest listed structure and its restoration has been divided into five phases. Colourful balcony reveals have been added.

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Interior designer Iris Apfel dies aged 102

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Together with her late husband Carl Apfel, whom she married in 1948, she set up the brand Old World Weavers – a company that specialised in striking textiles informed by things found on the Apfels' travels. At the age of 97, she signed a modelling contract with IMG Models. In later life, Apfel became a staple of the fashion industry.

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BDP Architecture Practice Information + News

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BDP Projects Information. BDP Architects : recent information on Building Design Partnership. BDP has successfully bid for a transport and planning framework masterplan for the Salmiya district of Kuwait City; the formal signing of the 14 month contract, with a value in excess of £2m, took place in January. Recent BDP News.

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Case Study: Hypnos retreats to the Cornish coast

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This adult-only retreat is the ultimate restorative getaway, with panoramic views, blending the tranquillity of the outdoors with interiors inspired by the beauty of the coast. Deeply hued sofas and armchairs welcome weary travellers and the lack of a traditional reception desk gives the hotel a relaxed informality.

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Hawaii house by Walker Warner Architects designed to be "elegant but spare"

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The buildings are clad in wood siding Informed by the agrarian buildings once found in the area, the buildings are clad in wood siding and are topped with corrugated metal roofs. The homeowner's love for Indian textiles and tapestries also informed the colour palette.

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BDP Architects Practice Information + News

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The practice was also lead-architect for the restoration of The Round Foundry, part of the ongoing regeneration of Holbeck and the wider Leeds South Bank district – one of the largest regeneration projects in Europe. Houses of Parliament Renewal Contracts , London, England, UK. Palace of Westminster Building Restoration.

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Mikhail Riches unveils plans for final phase of Park Hill regeneration

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Mikhail Riches has unveiled its plans for Phase 5 in the regeneration of Park Hill estate Phase 5 will continue the studio's light-touch approach for Phase 2, which was focused on restoring the estate's "original beauty" and retaining as much of the existing building fabric as possible. This process has been divided into five phases.