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fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
4 days ago

From Bauhaus to Brutalism, Exploring Modernism at San Jose State

With so many mid-century buildings still populating the campus, David spent hours of her own time researching the history of each building, its architect and the various movements and schools represented. Many campus employees who see these structures every day probably don't even think about these things. The tour is sponsored by the Preservation Action Council San Jose (PAC*SJ), and tickets are available on the PAC*SJ website.
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fromArchitectural Digest
1 week ago

On the North Fork of Long Island, Tom Kundig Devises a Kinetic Showcase for a Rare Jean Prouve Masterwork

A rare Jean Prouvé demountable house on Long Island is protected and showcased by a movable pavilion designed by Tom Kundig, allowing seasonal indoor/outdoor display.
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fromCurbed
1 week ago

The Afterlife of a Condemned, Utopian Tokyo Tower

Kisho Kurokawa's Nakagin Capsule Tower exemplified Metabolism's modular, replaceable design but decayed and was demolished, with capsules dispersed to museums and collectors.
Remodel
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

The Transposed Monument: Murray House and the Paradox of Preservation

Deliberate dismantling and reassembly preserves architectural elements and cultural significance through transformation while sacrificing original context.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago

mallorca's hotel nobis palma preserves historic stone with steel interventions

Rather than inserting a hotel into an historic shell, the architects aim to let the identity of Can Oliver shape the design of Hotel Nobis Palma.
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Renovation
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

City Council shoots down attempts to landmark 2 buildings eyed for housing

The Berkeley City Council reversed the Landmarks Preservation Commission's decision to grant landmark status to two historic buildings slated for redevelopment.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
1 month ago

MVRDV Transforms Former Cement Factory on Shanghai's West Bund

GATE M West Bund Dream Center repurposes a former cement factory into a vibrant cultural district in Shanghai.
Renovation
fromCurbed
1 month ago

The Butchering of a Greenpoint Church

The exterior of the old Lutheran church has been drastically altered, causing outrage among the community.
fromBrownstoner
2 months ago

Condo Design for Heights Garage Stirs Debate at LPC

A plan for a five-story condo complex behind a historic trolley powerhouse's facade faces mixed reviews, aiming to preserve Brooklyn Heights' architectural essence.
Renovation
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

Tour a 840-Square-Foot LA Hunting Cabin Reborn as a Cozy Nest

What the home lacked in foundation, it more than made up for in character. We really focused our energy on not losing any of it.
Renovation
Brooklyn
fromTime Out New York
3 months ago

Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza Arch is finally unwrapped

Brooklyn's Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch has been restored after decades, revitalizing its historical significance and beauty.
San Francisco
fromKqed
4 months ago

7 Must-See Museum and Gallery Shows This Summer

Revitalization efforts at San Francisco's Embarcadero Plaza provoke debate on preservation versus redesign, spotlighting community engagement.
London startup
fromTime Out London
4 months ago

The revolutionary high-tech London building named one of Britain's most at risk from demolition

The Patera Prototype represents an important architectural achievement that is currently threatened with neglect and potential loss.
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