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Atak Architekti creates Liberec library by restoring and extending a former rectory

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Atak Architekti restored and extended a former rectory Looking to maintain the character of the existing building, its deep foundations were used to carve out a semi-recessed basement level, housing reading rooms and spaces to be used by local clubs. Photography is by Tomáš Souček.

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Newport Spotlight: Belmont Chapel Renovation

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The exterior is made from a rich, warm, reddish-brown sandstone. The Chapel was neglected for over one hundred years, but the building is now undergoing a major restoration that began when several individuals uncovered the forgotten Chapel in 2016 and pledged to try to restore it. Mason & Son during the Gilded Age.

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Cimet Arquitectos remodels earthquake-damaged office tower in Mexico City

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Cimet Arquitectos , which renovated the exterior and interiors while correcting the tower's structural issues, described the project as "an icon of urban recovery and renewal not seen on such a scale before in Mexico". Cimet Arquitectos restored an earthquake-damaged office tower in Mexico City.

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Before & After: A Couple Fix Up an Heirloom Cottage in the Town Where They First Met

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Justin Cordova It’s no wonder Jamie Watson and Cleo Pahlmeyer weren’t going to let their heirloom little Neskowin beach house go—even though a restoration was perhaps overdue. Before: Exterior Before: The house lacked natural light, as it only had small punched windows.

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PLY+ and MPR Arquitectos convert historic Detroit building into colourful school

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Features of the original architecture were maintained The goal was to "establish a foundational, collaborative educational environment" while preserving the historic components. The building's exterior was kept intact, the only change being the addition of an accessible entrance. An existing gymnasium was renovated.

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A4 Spotlight: Preserving Colonial Newport

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52 Thames Street Exterior Before & After Newport, Rhode Island, is a city with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1639. Many of the Colonial Era houses were restored and renovated during this time. 52 Thames Street Exterior Before & After In the mid-20th century, Newport again experienced a decline in tourism.

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Charles F. Bloszies inserts glass addition into San Francisco cathedral complex

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Bloszies has completed an extension and renovation of the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco. A pale green metal was chosen for the extension The addition utilises a 2009 outdoor terrace structure as the foundation – and serves as the new focal point, opening views from the school's entrance to the cathedral's stained glass windows.

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