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3 Years and Over $2 Million: What It Costs to Restore a Frank Lloyd Wright Home

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America’s most famous architect inspires legions of fans. So instead we sought out the next best thing: Frank Lloyd Wright homeowners and curators who would share what their restoration processes entailed. The Pratt House’s exterior is made of concrete blocks and wood, and the interior features a mix of brick, stone, and wood.

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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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15+ Different Types of Exterior House Stone That You’ll Love

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When it comes to designing the exterior of your home, choosing suitable materials can make all the difference. Exterior house stone is a popular choice for homeowners looking to add elegance and durability to their home’s exterior. Let’s see types of exterior house stone.

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In England, a Supremely Extra Egyptian-Inspired Home Seeks £2.5M

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Dubbed locally as the ‘Egyptian House,’ the home is immediately eye-catching with its eclectic exterior and commanding riverfront position." Though enclosed by mature trees, the home still makes a bold statement from the river thanks to its vibrant exterior. A similar color palette awaits inside.

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Loci Architecture Beautifully Restores 1886 Facade and Modernizes 61 West 23rd Street

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61 West 23rd Street – As part of a team tasked with modernizing a building for new commercial tenants, we restored the aging facade of the seven-story 1886 cast iron building in the Ladies’ Mile Historic District, adding a new insulated roof, and replacing the original windows with new energy-efficient units, customized to retain historic details.

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Akira Koyama + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS Redefine the Sakuragicho Residence Exterior

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Sakuragicho Residence – The development endeavored to re-define exterior wall tiling and balcony construction distinctive to, yet typical of, large apartment blocks. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? The brickwork-grooved exterior wall was originally planned to be painted in black. Year: 2021.

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Art House: The Inspiring Architecture of Art Studios

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Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter. . Studio Weave describes Midden Studio as the lovechild of rock and manor, drawing inspiration from the vernacular agricultural buildings, the rocky granite landscape, and the flourish of the ‘Scottish Baronial’ style present in the local area.

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