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fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Renovation

An Yue QianlongGuanzihe Village Agricultural Talent Center / Archermit

The Agricultural Talent Center revitalizes a historic site, supporting local agriculture and community identity.
fromArchDaily
8 months ago
Design

OMA and David Chipperfield Selected Among the 5 Finalists of the British Museum Architecture Competition

The British Museum is revitalizing its Western Range Galleries through a global architectural competition, involving collaborative design and heritage preservation.
fromArchDaily
17 hours ago
Renovation

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture / TRACKS

The rehabilitation of the former Tobacco Factory enhances its historic value while introducing modern manufacturing capabilities.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Crumbling' 118-year-old library reopens after 1.8m refurbishment

Highgate Library has undergone significant renovations to reduce carbon emissions while preserving its historical integrity, emphasizing sustainable practices in heritage buildings.
fromArchDaily
1 week ago
Renovation

An Yue QianlongGuanzihe Village Agricultural Talent Center / Archermit

The Agricultural Talent Center revitalizes a historic site, supporting local agriculture and community identity.
fromArchDaily
8 months ago
Design

OMA and David Chipperfield Selected Among the 5 Finalists of the British Museum Architecture Competition

The British Museum is revitalizing its Western Range Galleries through a global architectural competition, involving collaborative design and heritage preservation.
fromArchDaily
17 hours ago
Renovation

HER Rehabilitation of Tobacco Factory into Leather Manufacture / TRACKS

The rehabilitation of the former Tobacco Factory enhances its historic value while introducing modern manufacturing capabilities.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'Crumbling' 118-year-old library reopens after 1.8m refurbishment

Highgate Library has undergone significant renovations to reduce carbon emissions while preserving its historical integrity, emphasizing sustainable practices in heritage buildings.
more#sustainability
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Environment

From butterflies to wind turbines, project preserves world's sonic heritage

The Sonic Heritage project preserves the sounds of world heritage sites, emphasizing the importance of auditory experiences alongside visual ones.
#urban-development
fromianVisits
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Historic Marble Arch M&S store set for demolition after lengthy battle

The Marks and Spencer at Marble Arch will be demolished and replaced with a larger, modern mixed-use development despite heritage preservation concerns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Liverpool Street station: Network Rail abandons controversial 21-storey skyscraper plan for smaller scheme

Controversial skyscraper plans at Liverpool Street station have been replaced with a smaller, heritage-focused development led by Network Rail.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

M&S given green light by Angela Rayner to demolish Oxford Street store

Marks & Spencer can now proceed with plans to demolish and rebuild its flagship store on Oxford Street after a lengthy planning dispute.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

What is happening with M&S on Oxford Street and why was the decision delayed?

M&S is replacing its Marble Arch flagship store with a new nine-storey development despite controversy and planning disputes over heritage and sustainability.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Renovation

Toronto's King Street castle is no more and locals aren't happy about it | CBC News

Heritage preservation efforts face scrutiny after the Palace Arms Hotel is demolished, raising concerns over city oversight.
Residents demand better protection for heritage buildings amidst redevelopment projects.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
Toronto

Toronto's oldest apartment set to get 'unprecedented' 10-storey addition with tenants still inside | CBC News

The heritage building transformation involves adding stories while addressing tenant concerns about safety and construction impacts.
fromianVisits
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Historic Marble Arch M&S store set for demolition after lengthy battle

The Marks and Spencer at Marble Arch will be demolished and replaced with a larger, modern mixed-use development despite heritage preservation concerns.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Liverpool Street station: Network Rail abandons controversial 21-storey skyscraper plan for smaller scheme

Controversial skyscraper plans at Liverpool Street station have been replaced with a smaller, heritage-focused development led by Network Rail.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
London

M&S given green light by Angela Rayner to demolish Oxford Street store

Marks & Spencer can now proceed with plans to demolish and rebuild its flagship store on Oxford Street after a lengthy planning dispute.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 months ago
London

What is happening with M&S on Oxford Street and why was the decision delayed?

M&S is replacing its Marble Arch flagship store with a new nine-storey development despite controversy and planning disputes over heritage and sustainability.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Renovation

Toronto's King Street castle is no more and locals aren't happy about it | CBC News

Heritage preservation efforts face scrutiny after the Palace Arms Hotel is demolished, raising concerns over city oversight.
Residents demand better protection for heritage buildings amidst redevelopment projects.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
Toronto

Toronto's oldest apartment set to get 'unprecedented' 10-storey addition with tenants still inside | CBC News

The heritage building transformation involves adding stories while addressing tenant concerns about safety and construction impacts.
more#urban-development
#architecture
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Hidden Home / Luigi Rosselli Architects

Heritage buildings can be updated and adapted for modern lifestyles through discreet and respectful design choices.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Renovation

Roxborough House / gh3*

The renovation balances modernization with heritage preservation in a heritage conservation district.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago
Renovation

paul bernier architecte links modern extension to heritage home in chateauguay, quebec

The renovation of a 1814 heritage building in Châteauguay successfully integrates a contemporary extension, enhancing its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 months ago
Design

snhetta to bring glimmering green cable car stations to koblenz, germany

Snøhetta's design integrates modern architecture with Koblenz's historical context, respecting the UNESCO World Heritage site while enhancing city connectivity.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

LOCAL FISH COFFEE / Devolution

The LOCAL FISH cafe highlights community adaptation and heritage preservation in a transformed space.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Hidden Home / Luigi Rosselli Architects

Heritage buildings can be updated and adapted for modern lifestyles through discreet and respectful design choices.
fromArchDaily
1 month ago
Renovation

Roxborough House / gh3*

The renovation balances modernization with heritage preservation in a heritage conservation district.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago
Renovation

paul bernier architecte links modern extension to heritage home in chateauguay, quebec

The renovation of a 1814 heritage building in Châteauguay successfully integrates a contemporary extension, enhancing its historical significance and aesthetic appeal.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
5 months ago
Design

snhetta to bring glimmering green cable car stations to koblenz, germany

Snøhetta's design integrates modern architecture with Koblenz's historical context, respecting the UNESCO World Heritage site while enhancing city connectivity.
fromArchDaily
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

LOCAL FISH COFFEE / Devolution

The LOCAL FISH cafe highlights community adaptation and heritage preservation in a transformed space.
more#architecture
#woolwich-barracks
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago
London politics

Future of barracks 'must reflect Woolwich history'

Woolwich Barracks, a military base for 250 years, will be redeveloped for housing while preserving its historical significance.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
UK politics

Have your say on Woolwich Barracks redevelopment as Ministry of Defence plans sale

Royal Borough of Greenwich seeks community input on future development of Woolwich Barracks site following MoD's decision to sell.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Future of barracks 'must reflect Woolwich history'

Woolwich Barracks, a military base for 250 years, will be redeveloped for housing while preserving its historical significance.
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
2 months ago
UK politics

Have your say on Woolwich Barracks redevelopment as Ministry of Defence plans sale

Royal Borough of Greenwich seeks community input on future development of Woolwich Barracks site following MoD's decision to sell.
more#woolwich-barracks
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Pumphouse Commercial and Residential Building / 5468796 Architecture

The Pumphouse redevelopment exemplifies innovative approaches to affordable housing design through the preservation of historic industrial sites.
#restoration
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Castelar House / SOLAR

Restoring built heritage involves reinstating a historical state that may never have been realized, incorporating memory and existing structures into contemporary settings.
fromianVisits
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Repairs to Greenwich railway station's historic canopy

Greenwich railway station's historic canopy will be restored with durable materials to enhance longevity and maintain its architectural charm.
fromianVisits
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

One of London's oldest thatched roofs is being restored on a 15th-century tithe barn

The Upminster Tithe Barn's thatched roof is undergoing restoration to secure its future and preserve its historical significance.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Castelar House / SOLAR

Restoring built heritage involves reinstating a historical state that may never have been realized, incorporating memory and existing structures into contemporary settings.
fromianVisits
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Repairs to Greenwich railway station's historic canopy

Greenwich railway station's historic canopy will be restored with durable materials to enhance longevity and maintain its architectural charm.
fromianVisits
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

One of London's oldest thatched roofs is being restored on a 15th-century tithe barn

The Upminster Tithe Barn's thatched roof is undergoing restoration to secure its future and preserve its historical significance.
more#restoration
fromThe Art Newspaper - International art news and events
3 months ago
Writing

Los Angeles wildfires, World Monuments Fund's watch list, a Hokusai drawing manual-podcast

The World Monuments Fund emphasizes safeguarding heritage and raising awareness through its biennial Watch list.
Local artists and cultural institutions suffer significant impacts from environmental disasters like wildfires.
New publication on Hokusai highlights the significance of Japanese art's influence.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
5 months ago

Brooklyn's Abolitionist History Comes Alive With Every Step

Mama Joy's Abolitionist Walking Tour uncovers Brooklyn's rich history of free Black communities and their role in the abolition of slavery.
fromNew York Post
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Exclusive | Intricate World's Fair mosaics in Queens to be demolished - despite activists' desperate pleas: 'It's really a shame'

Queens' historical mosaics are set to be demolished despite ongoing pleas for preservation, raising concerns over cultural heritage neglect.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Writing

'Leaving without Rix was simply not an option. We sat in traffic, trying to escape and I saw so many families holding their pets'

Rix the retriever inspired Laura Medvedieva to celebrate and promote native Irish dog breeds, emphasizing their unique heritage.
fromArchDaily
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Architecture School Montpellier Renovation / Maignial Architectes & Associes

The Montpellier Architecture School renovation exemplifies responsible architecture by balancing heritage preservation with ecological priorities.
Miscellaneous
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

950-year-old coins unearthed by treasure hunters are U.K.'s highest-value find

A group of amateur treasure hunters uncovered a historically significant hoard of 2,584 silver coins, valued at £4.3 million, in southwest England.
fromwww.hamhigh.co.uk
7 months ago
LA Kings

'We weren't told about 'harmful' King's Cross shopping pavilion plans'

Plans to redevelop Coal Drops Yard are facing backlash for insufficient consultation and potential harm to the historic site.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
7 months ago
US Elections

Former MP assistant seeks to chug a pint in all 650 UK constituencies in pub campaign

Jay Chan's mission highlights critical challenges for British pubs and proposes reforms to support the hospitality industry.
Writing
fromBrooklyn Eagle
7 months ago

A 9/11 anniversary tradition is handed down to a new generation

Young descendants of 9/11 victims are actively participating in commemorations, symbolizing generational change and a commitment to preserve their families' legacies.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

After Years of Searching, Cambodia Celebrates the Return of Its Gods'

Cambodia has successfully repatriated over 200 stolen cultural artifacts since 2012, emphasizing the importance of preserving national heritage.
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