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fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed in wildfire: What we know

The Dragon Bravo Fire is the one that burned the Grand Canyon Lodge and nearby structures. It was sparked by lightning on July 4 and expanded to 200 hectares (500 acres) in a little more than a week.
Environment
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Historic Beachfront Water Tower That Has Been Transformed Into a Sky-High Home Splashes Onto the Market in California for $5.5 Million

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Real estate

Historic Beachfront Water Tower That Has Been Transformed Into a Sky-High Home Splashes Onto the Market in California for $5.5 Million

more#real-estate
fromCurbed
3 weeks ago

Re-creating a Waldorf Astoria That No One Remembers

The Waldorf Astoria, which opened in 1931 and has been shuttered since 2017, is about to reopen after a renovation that combines museum-quality restoration mixed with back-to-bare-steel rehab.
Renovation
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Big historic South Bay building is bought as office market stays frail

The Cannery building sold for $13.5 million, highlighting weakness in the Bay Area office market.
fromTime Out London
3 weeks ago

It's official: the greatest art deco building in the world is in London

The Daily Express Building on Fleet Street is proclaimed the greatest art deco building in the world, featuring a tiered façade made mostly of vitrolite.
London
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Office spaces in high-profile historic San Jose building go up for sale

The office spaces are in a rough shell condition, but they are gorgeous spaces, with high ceilings. We have several people who are studying this for a purchase.
Silicon Valley real estate
Renovation
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Mansion left 'gutted' by works to be restored

The Rookery, a Georgian mansion in Harrow, will be restored after unlawful alterations that harmed the listed building's integrity.
fromCurbed
2 months ago

That Decrepit Mansion Next to the Gowanus Whole Foods Is for Sale

The Coignet building, a stone concrete mansion from 1873, is on the market for $2.995 million after extensive renovations, amid Gowanus' changing landscape.
NYC real estate
fromianVisits
2 months ago

Owners ordered to fill in basement illegally dug under 300-year old Mayfair house

Historical architecture must be preserved; unauthorized alterations can lead to enforcement actions.
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Mayfair house owner told to scrap illegal basement

Unauthorised basement construction and alterations to a historic townhouse in Mayfair must be reversed by the owner, ordered by Westminster City Council.
London
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Venice Architecture City Guide: 15 Historical and Contemporary Attractions to Discover in Italy's City of Canals

Venice is a blend of historical architecture and modern innovations, attracting architects and tourists globally.
London
fromianVisits
3 months ago

Tickets Alert: Tours of the Royal Court Theatre

The Royal Court Theatre offers guided tours showcasing its historical and modern architectural features.
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
3 months ago

The castle that is aiming to become the UK's first ever net-zero castle

Muncaster Castle aims to become the UK's first carbon-zero castle by implementing innovative sustainability measures.
Renovation
fromHomebuilding & Renovating
4 months ago

What kind of home could you create out of a former church? Here's your chance to find out

Historic Wakefield church for sale offers conversion potential into unique home for £225,000.
Rare opportunity for redevelopment of architecturally striking religious building.
Flanshaw church features spacious interiors ripe for creative restoration.
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

After 100 years, San Francisco journalists are leaving 901 Mission

SFGATE and San Francisco Chronicle are moving to a new building, ending 100 years at their historic location.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Historic Pacific Dining Car damaged in early-morning blaze

Once inside, firefighters determined the fire started in and damaged the attic along with the roof of the structure.
Los Angeles
#architecture
fromNew York Post
4 months ago
Chicago

A rare Frank Lloyd Wright home left abandoned and in ruins has landed on a list of 'endangered' architectural treasures

Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Hidden Home / Luigi Rosselli Architects

Heritage buildings can be updated and adapted for modern lifestyles through discreet and respectful design choices.
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago
NYC real estate

Park Slope Prewar With Steel Casement Windows Asks $795K

The Park Slope prewar building showcases original 1930s design elements and architectural charm, retaining its historical significance in a modern city context.
Chicago
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

A rare Frank Lloyd Wright home left abandoned and in ruins has landed on a list of 'endangered' architectural treasures

The J.J. Walser Jr. House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is at risk of collapse and is on a watchlist for endangered buildings in Chicago.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
5 months ago

Hidden Home / Luigi Rosselli Architects

Heritage buildings can be updated and adapted for modern lifestyles through discreet and respectful design choices.
NYC real estate
fromBrownstoner
5 months ago

Park Slope Prewar With Steel Casement Windows Asks $795K

The Park Slope prewar building showcases original 1930s design elements and architectural charm, retaining its historical significance in a modern city context.
more#architecture
fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk
4 months ago

The 165-year history of the former Romford Debenhams building in photos

The building, originally a draper shop from the 1860s, transformed greatly over time, serving as a notable shopping destination in Romford until its closure in 2021.
London
Portland food
fromwww.denverpost.com
4 months ago

Colorado's Olde Town Arvada is a wonderful place to eat, drink, shop and savor history

Olde Town Arvada is a historical, vibrant community offering a mix of shops, eateries, and cultural experiences.
London
fromwww.newsshopper.co.uk
5 months ago

The interesting architecture you can find during a walk in Blackheath

Blackheath showcases a mix of rich history and cultural influence, especially through sites like The Rangers House and The Paragon.
fromOpen Culture
9 months ago

The Fake Buildings of New York: What Happens Inside Their Mysterious Walls

New York's hidden architectural history includes strange conversions like 58 Jorale­mon Street, a townhouse turned subway vent.
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