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Aurelien Chen retains references to China's "Red Era" in renovated cultural centre

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The local government engaged China State Construction Engineering Corporation ( CSCEC ) to oversee the sustainable renovation of the site, with Beijing-based Chen asked to head up the design team. Following a historical survey of the site, it was determined that the early 20th-century buildings should be restored to their original condition.

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Colleen Healey combines old and new for historic DC house renovation

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The renovated eight-bedroom house fronts Logan Circle, one of the city's grand rotaries that connects several major avenues, created as part of engineer Pierre L'Enfant's original masterplan. During the renovation, brick walls and floor joists were exposed to contrast a contemporary kitchen.

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Martins Bank Liverpool Building Renovation

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Design: Red Deer architects, London Martins Bank Liverpool Renovation News Upon completion in 2024, the historic Grade II* listed building will house community-focused spaces, F&B and 140,000 sqft of sustainable Grade-A offices. The historic Grade II* listed building is set to house 140,000 sq.ft

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Studio Libeskind set to add angular extension to Antwerp art deco tower

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Restoration work on the Boerentoren has already begun, with its interiors gutted due to the presence of asbestos. The visuals also indicate the studio plans to add a glass tower to the rear elevation, containing areas for an abundance of plants that will be visible from the outside. Renovation not the first at Boerentoren.

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Fifteen landmark projects by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winner David Chipperfield

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The museum is divided into two volumes, which are connected by a glass and concrete footbridge. Each of the volumes has glass bases that are elevated on top of concrete pillars that help the building withstand flooding. Inside publicly accessible spaces are bridged by glass passages that lead to the exhibition rooms.

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Wheeler Kearns Architects place wood-clad living rooms inside Michigan greenhouse

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In the eastern and western zones, which include an experimental garden and space for production seedling and germination, translucent glass and automated venting provide the ideal growing environment," the architect studio explained. Glass and steel clad the structure's facade. The middle of the space is used to host meals and events.

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David Alan Chipperfield announced as Pritzker Architecture Laureate 2023

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James-Simon-Galerie, photo courtesy of Simon Menges In renovative works, his precision is imbued with historical acumen, informing his vision to invariably redeem original design and structure rather than supplant it wholly with modern architecture. A ramp from this level creates a direct pathway to a park just north of the site.