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Bofill Foundation Headquarters, Barcelona, Spain

e-architect

The design process began with a meticulous exploration of which building elements should be preserved and restored, carefully peeling away layers accumulated from decades of renovations. The meticulous restoration of the façades unveils the minimalist polychromatic beauty of the original stucco.

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GO'C places arts centre on former Seattle gas station site to "heal an urban problem"

Deezen

Instead, the studio decided to create a 1,500-square-foot (139-square-metre) structure on the site that consists of a gallery and gathering space and a utilities area, separated by a courtyard. Also important was the remediation of the contaminated site, often referred to as a brownfield site.

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Hugh Broughton Architects adds viewing deck to restored 13th-century tower

Deezen

The site was originally topped by a timber structure that formed the chief strongpoint of York Castle for centuries. The timber framework sits on a raft foundation that spreads the structure's load without impacting the archaeological remains beneath the tower. The studio worked with conservation specialists to develop the design.

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The Sponge Evangelist

Landscape Architecture Magazine

By Stephen Zacks An old industrial site in 2020, before the construction of Benjakitti Forest Park in Bangkok. Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation. Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation. Photo © Turenscape, courtesy the Cultural Landscape Foundation. Elizabeth K.

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Port of Beirut renewal by ALIPH: buildings

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To implement this plan, the Foundation has been closely cooperating with the Lebanese Directorate General of Antiquities (DGA) and international or professional organizations (including UNESCO, ICCROM, ICOM, ICOMOS, IFLA, Blue Shield) to assess the needs and identify projects. Today, most of these initiatives are completed.

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

Deezen

PLY+ and MPR Arquitectos converted a Catholic college in Detroit into an elementary school The school occupies the site of a former religious college, Marygrove College, that closed in 2019. The curriculum has a special focus on engineering and social justice. An existing gymnasium was renovated.

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An Edwardian home gets a new lease on life

Habitus Living

This decision was also informed by a desire to reduce as much construction waste as possible. “The undeniable character of old buildings like this provide an indelible foundation on which architecture can avoid whimsy and needless extravagance.”. Project details.

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