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

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Weak foundations, leaky roofs, and poor insulation, among other problems, have reportedly caused headaches for homeowners again and again over the decades. So instead we sought out the next best thing: Frank Lloyd Wright homeowners and curators who would share what their restoration processes entailed.

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Colleen Healey adorns restored Maryland carriage house with colourful facades

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Colleen Healey Architecture has restored and expanded an early 20th-century carriage house on an unusual lot in Maryland by placing black stucco and colourful panels on the facade. Colleen Healey has restored and expanded a carriage house in Maryland. Exterior walls are clad in dark stucco, clapboard siding and white-painted panels.

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Notre Dame Cathedral completes spire reconstruction ahead of 2024 reopening

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France had previously reversed plans for the restoration’s completion before the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games prior to the death of project overseer General Jean-Louis Georgelin in August. Now, its reconstruction has become one of the most visible and most potent symbols of the cathedral’s rebirth.

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5 Signs You Need Professional Roofing Services

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Your roof is one of the most critical components of your home’s structure. And, like any other part of your home, roofs require regular maintenance and occasional repairs to keep them in good working condition. This roofing company offers roofing services at a great price.

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nARCHITECTS tops New York nature centre with a mass-timber roof

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The design includes a sawtooth mass timber roof that references the adjacent ocean waves and terracotta-coloured flooring that nods to the former brick bathhouse. It is topped by a sawtooth mass-timber roof. A cedar trellis wraps around the exterior. Read: Fanned and sawtooth roofs top Sanand Factory in India by Studio Saar.

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Desai Chia creates “winged" roofs for Copake Lake House in New York

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US studio Desai Chia Architecture designed a highly sculptural, waterfront home wrapped in concrete and charred cypress that has vaulted roofs resembling wings. Roughly rectangular in plan, the dwelling has cutouts, cantilevers and multiple sloped roofs that combine in a sculptural way. Oak trees protect the home from glare and heat.

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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.