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Renovations complete on Einstein Tower, observatory built to represent Einstein's theory of relativity

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A solar observatory built to substantiate Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity has been reopened near the German capital after a renovation project to preserve it for future generations. [.] The restoration cost approximately $1.2

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Jonathan Tuckey Design restores and extends traditional stone farmstead in Italy

Deezen

Jonathan Tuckey Design has renovated a former farmstead in northern Italy , restoring and extending a cluster of 19th-century stone buildings to create Cascina, a new home and studio. Upstairs, the restoration of the barn roof was prioritised so one could immediately feel and connect to the building's heritage," she added.

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Mamout and Stéphanie Willocx restore 1960s home in Belgium

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Mamout and Stéphanie Willocx have refurbished a 1960s home in Belgium Over time, numerous additions to the home and its garden had distracted from its original structures and their relationship to the landscape, and so its new owners tasked Mamout and Stéphanie Willocx with restoring this condition. The photography is by Séverin Malaud.

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unfolding like origami, carlo ratti’s kinetic roof tops restored historical landmark in italy

designboom

the sweeping makeover sees an origami-like kinetic roof that adds a dynamic character to the monumental space of ago modena fabbriche culturali. The post unfolding like origami, carlo ratti’s kinetic roof tops restored historical landmark in italy appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Provencher Roy designs tower with dramatic cantilever for Montreal quay restoration

Deezen

Local architecture studio Provencher Roy has included the "lighthouse"-like Port of Montreal Tower with cantilevered platforms in the renovation of a disused industrial pier in Montreal. A restored ferry terminal occupies the majority of the pier and is split in half by a roadway. It now functions as a departure point for cruise ships.

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Restored Gustavian townhouse in Kensington asks for £4.5m

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Soft Scandinavian tones and curated antiques enliven the interiors of this period Georgian townhouse in London’s Kensington, which has been expertly restored by Rivière Interiors. The principal bedroom, meanwhile, has been modernised with a large dressing room and ensuite, with stone steps up to a large roof terrace installed at the rear.

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Byró Architekti "blurs old and new" at renovated House in Kutná Hora

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Prague studio Byró Architekti has renovated a 19th-century house in the Czech town of Kutná Hora, adding unexpected openings and colourful joinery that create a playful contrast with the original interior. The post Byró Architekti "blurs old and new" at renovated House in Kutná Hora appeared first on Dezeen.