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Inside a Sprawling West Village Town House Defined by Elegant Juxtaposition

The redesign of the West Village home reflects the family's identity and lifestyle, combining historical inspiration with personal curation.
The project highlights the importance of creating a space that embodies familial values while also being functional for gatherings.

The Quirky 400-Year-Old Feature I Wish Every Home Still Had (It's Perfect for Pet Owners!)

Dutch doors blend historical charm with modern functionality, appealing to pet owners and homeowners alike.

Inside a Sprawling West Village Town House Defined by Elegant Juxtaposition

The redesign of the West Village home reflects the family's identity and lifestyle, combining historical inspiration with personal curation.
The project highlights the importance of creating a space that embodies familial values while also being functional for gatherings.

The Quirky 400-Year-Old Feature I Wish Every Home Still Had (It's Perfect for Pet Owners!)

Dutch doors blend historical charm with modern functionality, appealing to pet owners and homeowners alike.
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HARQUITECTES demonstrates adaptive reuse with 'vapor cortes' complex in spain

The Rehabilitation of Vapor Cortès by HARQUITECTES highlights adaptive reuse that preserves historical integrity while serving contemporary functions for the Prodis Foundation.

Locals win fight to save mysterious, medieval Spanish chapel from oblivion

The Ermita de San Jorge chapel in Extremadura is undergoing vital restoration after years of neglect.

HARQUITECTES demonstrates adaptive reuse with 'vapor cortes' complex in spain

The Rehabilitation of Vapor Cortès by HARQUITECTES highlights adaptive reuse that preserves historical integrity while serving contemporary functions for the Prodis Foundation.

Locals win fight to save mysterious, medieval Spanish chapel from oblivion

The Ermita de San Jorge chapel in Extremadura is undergoing vital restoration after years of neglect.
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#real-estate

Heights Beaux-Arts Flat With Mantel Asks $2.45 Million

The apartment is a historically rich, modernized unit in Brooklyn Heights, featuring period details and a renovated kitchen, reflecting its early 20th-century roots.

Greenpoint Digs With Vintage Charm, AC, Laundry Asks $7.2K

The rental combines historic charm with modern amenities, making it an appealing choice despite only having one bathroom.

Property Watch: Is This Portland's Most Expensive Home?

The $25 million listing reflects significant renovations made to a once-disjointed estate, highlighting local craftsmanship and historical significance.

PHOTOS: The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in November - Washingtonian

Historic buildings offer unique architectural features and modern renovation potential.
Luxury housing in Georgetown provides blend of history and modern comfort.
Custom design elements enhance the living experience in high-end real estate.

Heights Beaux-Arts Flat With Mantel Asks $2.45 Million

The apartment is a historically rich, modernized unit in Brooklyn Heights, featuring period details and a renovated kitchen, reflecting its early 20th-century roots.

Greenpoint Digs With Vintage Charm, AC, Laundry Asks $7.2K

The rental combines historic charm with modern amenities, making it an appealing choice despite only having one bathroom.

Property Watch: Is This Portland's Most Expensive Home?

The $25 million listing reflects significant renovations made to a once-disjointed estate, highlighting local craftsmanship and historical significance.

PHOTOS: The Most Expensive Homes Sold in Washington in November - Washingtonian

Historic buildings offer unique architectural features and modern renovation potential.
Luxury housing in Georgetown provides blend of history and modern comfort.
Custom design elements enhance the living experience in high-end real estate.
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#restoration

Notre-Dame Restoration: Inside the Atelier That Brought the Cathedral's Chandeliers Back to Life

Notre-Dame de Paris has been restored five years after the fire, with significant contributions from Inès Imbert Mathieu and her family's lighting company.

Medieval French city of Carcassonne to be revealed in spectacular fashion after 'biggest restoration' in nearly two centuries

Restoration of Carcassonne's ramparts allows public access to 1.3km for the first time in centuries, enhancing appreciation of its medieval architectural marvels.

A Panorama of Design

Restoration of Baths of Caracalla after a 1,500-year dry spell brings back their aquatic splendor.

'Once in a generation chance': Hampton Court conservation grants visitors closer look at Chapel Royal

The Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace is undergoing a rare restoration, allowing experts a close inspection of its intricate Baroque decorations.

Southgate tube station's historic clock has been restored

The iconic art deco wall clock at Southgate tube station, designed by Charles Holden, has been restored to its original 1930s appearance.

Notre-Dame Restoration: Inside the Atelier That Brought the Cathedral's Chandeliers Back to Life

Notre-Dame de Paris has been restored five years after the fire, with significant contributions from Inès Imbert Mathieu and her family's lighting company.

Medieval French city of Carcassonne to be revealed in spectacular fashion after 'biggest restoration' in nearly two centuries

Restoration of Carcassonne's ramparts allows public access to 1.3km for the first time in centuries, enhancing appreciation of its medieval architectural marvels.

A Panorama of Design

Restoration of Baths of Caracalla after a 1,500-year dry spell brings back their aquatic splendor.

'Once in a generation chance': Hampton Court conservation grants visitors closer look at Chapel Royal

The Chapel Royal at Hampton Court Palace is undergoing a rare restoration, allowing experts a close inspection of its intricate Baroque decorations.

Southgate tube station's historic clock has been restored

The iconic art deco wall clock at Southgate tube station, designed by Charles Holden, has been restored to its original 1930s appearance.
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Notre Dame unveiled

Notre Dame has reopened with extensive restoration, emphasizing historical reproduction over modern design after the catastrophic fire.

The Amazon's historic opera house

The Amazonas Theater serves as a cultural beacon in Manaus, showcasing opera amidst historical and economic shifts.

Notre Dame unveiled

Notre Dame has reopened with extensive restoration, emphasizing historical reproduction over modern design after the catastrophic fire.

The Amazon's historic opera house

The Amazonas Theater serves as a cultural beacon in Manaus, showcasing opera amidst historical and economic shifts.
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Mystery and rebirth at the strangest house in Santa Cruz

The property at 515 Fair Ave. in Santa Cruz harbors rich folklore about its unusual construction and mysterious past.

This Small Houston Rental Is Best Described as a "Maximalist Playhouse"

Zach and Taylor's apartment reflects their unique maximalist style, blending playful design with personal touches in a historic building.
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This Former Woodworking Shop Is Now a Bright, Vintage-Filled Loft

Fenna's home is a transformed historical structure, blending modern and industrial aesthetics while maintaining its original character from the 1930s.

Tour a Georgian Revival in Pennsylvania That Preserves Its 100-Year-Old History

The Peltzmans focused on preserving historical elements while modernizing their home's functionality.

This Fredericksburg, Va., Victorian was restored - and doubled in size

Jackie Payne combines her expertise in restoring historical homes with her own renovation project, highlighting the challenges and discoveries of preserving history.

Inside a Medieval English Home With a Colorful, New Kitchen

Isobel and Dominick renovated their historic home to blend modern living with its medieval roots while prioritizing local craftsmanship.

Homes for sale in Great Britain with stunning staircases in pictures

Wildernesse House has been converted into a luxury retirement village, blending historical architecture with modern amenities.

This Former Woodworking Shop Is Now a Bright, Vintage-Filled Loft

Fenna's home is a transformed historical structure, blending modern and industrial aesthetics while maintaining its original character from the 1930s.

Tour a Georgian Revival in Pennsylvania That Preserves Its 100-Year-Old History

The Peltzmans focused on preserving historical elements while modernizing their home's functionality.

This Fredericksburg, Va., Victorian was restored - and doubled in size

Jackie Payne combines her expertise in restoring historical homes with her own renovation project, highlighting the challenges and discoveries of preserving history.

Inside a Medieval English Home With a Colorful, New Kitchen

Isobel and Dominick renovated their historic home to blend modern living with its medieval roots while prioritizing local craftsmanship.

Homes for sale in Great Britain with stunning staircases in pictures

Wildernesse House has been converted into a luxury retirement village, blending historical architecture with modern amenities.
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Firefighters Tower / Vlad Sebastian Rusu + Octav Silviu Olanescu Architecture Office

The Firefighters Tower represents a blend of historical legacy and contemporary urban observatory through careful restoration and design innovation.

Visiting St Mary's Church Wimbledon

Wimbledon's old church, replaced and rebuilt multiple times, showcases architectural evolution, with significant historical details linked to British royalty and community.

London's Pocket Parks: Wilmington Square Garden, WC1

Wilmington Square evolved from an ambitious development plan to a more modest garden square due to financial challenges.

History Buffs Will Love This 19th-Century Terracotta Hotel in London

The Kimpton Fitzroy blends historical architecture with modern luxury, providing a unique boutique experience for guests.
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A 1695 English Countryside Manor Becomes a Candy-Colored Hotel

Dorothée Meilichzon's design of Cowley Manor Experimental uniquely combines contemporary influences with historical significance.

Paris Apartment / Wood/Marsh

The Paris Apartment masterfully blends historical architecture with modern design, showcasing art while respecting its heritage.

To the rescue: transforming an old ambulance station in Sussex

Marta Nowicka transforms a former St John ambulance station into a harmonious living space that merges historical elements with modern design.

studio modijefsky revives dilapidated cinema as all-day brasserie in the netherlands

Revitalization of a cinema in Dordrecht by Studio Modijefsky into the all-day De Witt brasserie that combines flavors and visual entertainment with historical layers.
The design concept of De Witt captures the building's rich history, incorporating elements from its past uses as a convent, school, and laboratory.

A 1695 English Countryside Manor Becomes a Candy-Colored Hotel

Dorothée Meilichzon's design of Cowley Manor Experimental uniquely combines contemporary influences with historical significance.

Paris Apartment / Wood/Marsh

The Paris Apartment masterfully blends historical architecture with modern design, showcasing art while respecting its heritage.

To the rescue: transforming an old ambulance station in Sussex

Marta Nowicka transforms a former St John ambulance station into a harmonious living space that merges historical elements with modern design.

studio modijefsky revives dilapidated cinema as all-day brasserie in the netherlands

Revitalization of a cinema in Dordrecht by Studio Modijefsky into the all-day De Witt brasserie that combines flavors and visual entertainment with historical layers.
The design concept of De Witt captures the building's rich history, incorporating elements from its past uses as a convent, school, and laboratory.
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A night filled with ministers, spies and guests: Inside the luxury hotel in the Old War Office in London

The Raffles London has transformed the Old War Office into a luxury hotel, dedicating suites to historical figures and embodying grandeur and English essence.

Solved: the mystery of how Victorians built Crystal Palace in just 190 days

The rapid construction of the Crystal Palace was achieved through the innovative use of standardized nuts and bolts, revolutionizing engineering practices.

Morningstar Road and Walker Street intersection continues to evolve | Then and Now

Elm Park intersection highlights transformation with diverse restaurants and local businesses, reflecting the area's evolving identity.

This Gorgeous Village Is Entirely Owned By The National Trust - And It's Only An Hour Away From London

West Wycombe is an idyllic and historic village near London offering rich history and beautiful nature, preserved by the National Trust.

Artist with a passion for car parks recreates lost Art Deco filling station

The Blue Star Garage, once a prominent petrol station, now holds historical significance as an art subject reflecting changes in motoring culture.

Ancient Civilizations Used These Simple Measures to Cool Cities Down - Why Can't We Do the Same?

Some city blocks remain cooler during heat waves due to design and planning strategies.
Historical urban planning included methods to combat extreme heat.
The urban heat island effect significantly raises temperatures in cities.

The 13thcentury gardens with a Tudor bridge just off Eltham High Street

Well Hall Pleasaunce is a historical 13th-century site featuring beautiful gardens and architecture, enhancing its reputation as a premier park in Greenwich.
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Home of the Week: One of New York's Grandest Gilded Age Mansions Lists for $65 Million

The historic Gilded Age mansion at 15 East 63rd Street in New York City, designed by architect John H. Duncan, offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the industrial elite.

A Concert Pianist's Duplex Penthouse With a Huge Private Terrace

The apartments at 257 West 86th Street promote a creative lifestyle for artists with exceptional light and space for their crafts.

Home of the Week: One of New York's Grandest Gilded Age Mansions Lists for $65 Million

The historic Gilded Age mansion at 15 East 63rd Street in New York City, designed by architect John H. Duncan, offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle of the industrial elite.

A Concert Pianist's Duplex Penthouse With a Huge Private Terrace

The apartments at 257 West 86th Street promote a creative lifestyle for artists with exceptional light and space for their crafts.
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Ben Affleck's Houses: Inside the Actor's Real Estate Portfolio

Affleck and Damon wrote the Oscar-winning script for Good Will Hunting while living in a historical house in Eagle Rock, Los Angeles.

San Jose neighborhood fights to preserve its identity - San Jose Spotlight

The San Jose City Council voted to nominate Alameda Park/Schiele Avenue as a historic district, emphasizing the importance of preserving historic homes and neighborhoods.

Elastika Brings Modern Dining to the Historic Moore Building

The Moore building in Miami Design District reopens with a modern-American restaurant Elastika, honoring Miami's culture and history.

Stately townhouse in a gated-off NYC historic district seeks $3.37M

The historic St. Nicholas Historic District, also known as Strivers' Row, in Harlem is a unique enclave with welcoming community vibes and historical significance.
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Brooklyn Heights Co-op Near Promenade With Fireplace Asks $2.25 Million

Charming prewar apartment near Brooklyn Promenade with working fireplace and water views.
Historical building with modern amenities such as 24-hour doorman and garden with barbecue.

Third Eye Blind frontman lists his San Francisco Victorian for $3.6M

Stephan Jenkins is selling his San Francisco Victorian for $3.6 million.
The 1880 Italianate Victorian features original craftsmanship and modern updates like a retractable kitchen door and finished basement.

Brooklyn Heights Co-op Near Promenade With Fireplace Asks $2.25 Million

Charming prewar apartment near Brooklyn Promenade with working fireplace and water views.
Historical building with modern amenities such as 24-hour doorman and garden with barbecue.

Third Eye Blind frontman lists his San Francisco Victorian for $3.6M

Stephan Jenkins is selling his San Francisco Victorian for $3.6 million.
The 1880 Italianate Victorian features original craftsmanship and modern updates like a retractable kitchen door and finished basement.
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This Lush Florida Hideaway Is a $4.9M Midcentury Modern Gem

Buyers are drawn to unique homes designed by notable architects for their visionary aesthetic and individuality.
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