Earthquakes reduced Antakya, Turkey, to rubble. This is how it's being rebuilt
Antakya is using the opportunity to rebuild after the earthquake to create a more sustainable and functional city while honoring its historical essence.
Place de la Madeleine Reconstruction / Baumschlager Eberle Architekten
The project harmonizes historical preservation with modern sustainability practices in architecture.
darin johnstone architects turns historic wind tunnel into mullin transportation design center
The MTDC transforms a historic facility into a modern educational space, emphasizing advanced transportation design and sustainability.
Viewpoint Garden at the Alcazaba-Fortress of Velez-Malaga / Terral Arquitectos
The project revitalizes a degraded green area while addressing social issues through urban design and sustainable water management.
Earthquakes reduced Antakya, Turkey, to rubble. This is how it's being rebuilt
Antakya is using the opportunity to rebuild after the earthquake to create a more sustainable and functional city while honoring its historical essence.
Place de la Madeleine Reconstruction / Baumschlager Eberle Architekten
The project harmonizes historical preservation with modern sustainability practices in architecture.
darin johnstone architects turns historic wind tunnel into mullin transportation design center
The MTDC transforms a historic facility into a modern educational space, emphasizing advanced transportation design and sustainability.
Viewpoint Garden at the Alcazaba-Fortress of Velez-Malaga / Terral Arquitectos
The project revitalizes a degraded green area while addressing social issues through urban design and sustainable water management.
Berkeley zoning board approves 17-story apartment building at former United Artists Theater
The UA Theatre's demolition for apartment construction highlights the clash between historical preservation and urgent housing needs in Berkeley.
500 new homes to be built on Grade II listed buildings in Woolwich
The project revitalizes an empty historical site with co-living spaces and community amenities while preserving its cultural heritage.
North London's majestic Albert Road gasholder could be demolished
London's historic gasholders are being repurposed into residential homes, blending community needs with the preservation of industrial heritage.
The London Buzz - 12th September 2024
London is witnessing significant urban development challenges, including historical preservation and community engagement amid modern construction efforts.
Cobe's Creative Reuse Strategy Set to Transform Tallinn's Industrial Site into a New City District
Cobe's project transforms Estonia's Krulli steelworks into a mixed-use district focused on material reuse and innovation while preserving historical elements.
Central London 'losing its character completely due to vanity project' skyscrapers, says Jeremy Corbyn
Vanity skyscrapers in Central London threaten the city's historical character and wellbeing, according to Jeremy Corbyn.
Berkeley zoning board approves 17-story apartment building at former United Artists Theater
The UA Theatre's demolition for apartment construction highlights the clash between historical preservation and urgent housing needs in Berkeley.
500 new homes to be built on Grade II listed buildings in Woolwich
The project revitalizes an empty historical site with co-living spaces and community amenities while preserving its cultural heritage.
North London's majestic Albert Road gasholder could be demolished
London's historic gasholders are being repurposed into residential homes, blending community needs with the preservation of industrial heritage.
The London Buzz - 12th September 2024
London is witnessing significant urban development challenges, including historical preservation and community engagement amid modern construction efforts.
Cobe's Creative Reuse Strategy Set to Transform Tallinn's Industrial Site into a New City District
Cobe's project transforms Estonia's Krulli steelworks into a mixed-use district focused on material reuse and innovation while preserving historical elements.
Central London 'losing its character completely due to vanity project' skyscrapers, says Jeremy Corbyn
Vanity skyscrapers in Central London threaten the city's historical character and wellbeing, according to Jeremy Corbyn.
Rebuilding Notre-Dame: What Medievalists Need to Know About the Restoration - Medievalists.net
The Notre-Dame Cathedral fire prompted a significant restoration effort combining medieval craftsmanship and modern technology.
Roman and Williams's New Downtown Office Gives Way to Bright Ideas
Roman and Williams' new Tribeca space embodies their commitment to staff well-being and collaboration, enhancing creativity while reflecting their design ethos.
Historic coach house becomes minimalist, aluminium home after extensive renovation
The transformation of a Victorian coach house emphasizes blending historical design with modern architecture.
Renovation enhances original features while introducing new architectural elements.
Take a look inside this 'hidden' house that used to be owned by the Pet Shop Boys
The property uniquely blends Victorian industrial elements with modern design while preserving historical aspects.
Architect Charles Tashima's renovation incorporates materials that honor the building's heritage.
Collector's House Museum / Atelier Data
The chapel was transformed into a museum to honor its religious history and accommodate art collections.
Simon SWITCH Building / b720 Fermin Vazquez Arquitectos
The rehabilitation of the Simon factory creates a unified, innovative headquarters while preserving its historical architectural integrity and significance in the community.
Rebuilding Notre-Dame: What Medievalists Need to Know About the Restoration - Medievalists.net
The Notre-Dame Cathedral fire prompted a significant restoration effort combining medieval craftsmanship and modern technology.
Roman and Williams's New Downtown Office Gives Way to Bright Ideas
Roman and Williams' new Tribeca space embodies their commitment to staff well-being and collaboration, enhancing creativity while reflecting their design ethos.
Historic coach house becomes minimalist, aluminium home after extensive renovation
The transformation of a Victorian coach house emphasizes blending historical design with modern architecture.
Renovation enhances original features while introducing new architectural elements.
Take a look inside this 'hidden' house that used to be owned by the Pet Shop Boys
The property uniquely blends Victorian industrial elements with modern design while preserving historical aspects.
Architect Charles Tashima's renovation incorporates materials that honor the building's heritage.
Collector's House Museum / Atelier Data
The chapel was transformed into a museum to honor its religious history and accommodate art collections.
Simon SWITCH Building / b720 Fermin Vazquez Arquitectos
The rehabilitation of the Simon factory creates a unified, innovative headquarters while preserving its historical architectural integrity and significance in the community.
Conservationists work to preserve Ireland's oldest documents dating back over six centuries
Efforts are underway to restore Ireland's 650-year-old ecclesiastical register, highlighting the importance of preserving historical documents.
President of Green-Wood Cemetery retires after nearly 40 years
Richard Moylan's leadership transformed Green-Wood Cemetery into a cultural and educational landmark, enhancing its historical significance and public engagement.
A Culture of Reuse: 5 European Museums Embedded into Their Historical Contexts
Museums must harmonize architecture and exhibits, enhancing visitor experience while preserving historical integrity.
Conservationists work to preserve Ireland's oldest documents dating back over six centuries
Efforts are underway to restore Ireland's 650-year-old ecclesiastical register, highlighting the importance of preserving historical documents.
President of Green-Wood Cemetery retires after nearly 40 years
Richard Moylan's leadership transformed Green-Wood Cemetery into a cultural and educational landmark, enhancing its historical significance and public engagement.
A Culture of Reuse: 5 European Museums Embedded into Their Historical Contexts
Museums must harmonize architecture and exhibits, enhancing visitor experience while preserving historical integrity.
UK parliament could be next Notre Dame inferno' unless restoration is expedited
Parliament faces urgent restoration needs, with warnings that inaction could lead to catastrophic consequences similar to the Notre Dame fire.
Morrison Hotel in Los Angeles made famous by The Doors goes up in flames
The former Morrison Hotel, iconic for its association with The Doors, suffered severe fire damage.
Dollar-for-dollar renovation match underway for iconic Lafayette Park Theater
The Lafayette Park Theater requires community support for a renovation project, with donations being matched dollar-for-dollar up to $25,000 until New Year's Eve.
Berkeley's Freedom Archives celebrates 25 years of preserving progressive history
The Freedom Archives provides a vital resource for understanding social movements and progressive culture through its extensive collection of historical materials.
Pennsylvania's Capitol has hundreds of antique clocks designed a century ago
Pennsylvania's Capitol boasts 273 antique clocks that merge artistry with functionality, requiring regular maintenance from dedicated clock winders.
la cura threaded installation by ECO weaves across neglected elementary school in italy
ECO's La Cura project promotes community engagement for urban regeneration in Barzanò, transforming indifference into action for preserving local identity.
I didn't realize the role rice played': the ingenious crop cultivation of the Gullah Geechee people
Mark Wilde-Ramsing and Joni Osku Backstrom discovered previously undocumented irrigation structures on Eagles Island, showcasing Gullah Geechee engineering ingenuity.
In Alabama, plans to preserve the last transatlantic slave ship are taking shape
The Clotilda shipwreck symbolizes the intertwined history of slavery and resilience in America, advocating for preservation to honor those affected.
Home as Self-Portrait: A Designer's Layered, Collected 1800s Cape - Remodelista
Kacee Witherbee's home reflects personal family history and style, combining historical preservation with modern living.
A visit to the extraordinary Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse
The 2024 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse showcases modern interior design while fundraising for community initiatives and celebrating local history.
A London Victorian Gets a Feminine, Pattern-Filled Expansion
The designer creatively transformed a Victorian house by integrating color, enhancing spatial layouts, and respecting historical elements while making it family-friendly.
A Beaux Arts Apartment in NYC Is Transformed Into a History-Referencing Pied-a-Terre
The renovation focused on wellness and restoring historical architectural details, emphasizing a blend of modernity and respect for the building's history.
Home as Self-Portrait: A Designer's Layered, Collected 1800s Cape - Remodelista
Kacee Witherbee's home reflects personal family history and style, combining historical preservation with modern living.
A visit to the extraordinary Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse
The 2024 Brooklyn Heights Designer Showhouse showcases modern interior design while fundraising for community initiatives and celebrating local history.
A London Victorian Gets a Feminine, Pattern-Filled Expansion
The designer creatively transformed a Victorian house by integrating color, enhancing spatial layouts, and respecting historical elements while making it family-friendly.
A Beaux Arts Apartment in NYC Is Transformed Into a History-Referencing Pied-a-Terre
The renovation focused on wellness and restoring historical architectural details, emphasizing a blend of modernity and respect for the building's history.
Community mourns historic Franciscan church destroyed by fire in Chile
The San Antonio de Padua Church suffered a devastating fire, causing irreparable loss to the community and its historical artifacts.
Historic 19th century Romford youth house planned to be transformed into housing
The proposal aims to redevelop a historic site while preserving its heritage and providing modern housing to meet local needs.
Pina Contemporanea Museum / Arquitetos Associados
The Pina Contemporânea project emphasizes sustainable architecture while respecting historical context and enhancing public access.
Letters: Better plans
EBMUD's plan to shorten the historic Lafayette Reservoir tower disregards alternative safety proposals from local engineers, threatening the tower's legacy.
Henry I's luxurious tower at Corfe Castle reopens to visitors after 378 years
The King's Tower at Corfe Castle is now accessible to visitors after 378 years, highlighting its historical significance and efforts for conservation.
'Behind the Lines' documentary reveals a decades-long effort to preserve wartime letters before they disappear forever
The preservation of military correspondence is essential for honoring veterans' experiences and memories.
This Stylish Spot For Wine And Charcuterie Used To Be An Old Victorian Toilet
Former public toilets have been creatively transformed into unique establishments like WC Wine & Charcuterie, blending history with modern dining experiences.
The world's first railway station is under threat after years of neglect
The Heighington station is recognized as possibly the world's first railway station and is at risk of neglect and decay.
Battlefields worldwide are being turned into parks-supporting conservation efforts
Former battlefields can become peaceful natural refuges that benefit society and promote environmental health.
NYC home lovingly converted from a fire-damaged synagogue lists for $27,500 a month
The former East Village synagogue has been transformed into a luxury rental home, preserving its historic charm while offering modern amenities.
Serbia starts 'German Bridge' demolition despite outcry DW 11/02/2024
The Old Sava Bridge in Belgrade is being demolished despite public protests over traffic issues and historical significance.
Diving to Drink a 19th-Century Shipwreck's Treasure
The expedition to retrieve 145-year-old rye seeds from the James R. Bentley shipwreck reveals the potential of historical finds beyond traditional treasure.
This North Shore home has ties to the Salem witch trials and American Revolution. Officials say it's now 'rotting' away.
Local officials are urgently trying to preserve Ingersoll's Ordinary, a historic site from the Salem witch trials, before it deteriorates beyond repair.
Step inside 'top secret' bunker where Britain prepared for nuclear WAR
The Nottingham War Rooms were designed to protect the UK government's continuity in the event of a nuclear attack.
Remembering Michael Falk, taxicab organizer, builder of homes, and friend of a Fruitvale park
Michael Falk significantly contributed to community engagement in Oakland through his work with Friends of Peralta Hacienda Historical Park.
3D scans reveal what Shackleton's ship would have looked like in 1915
The 3D scan of the wreck of the Endurance reveals extraordinary details preserved for over 100 years beneath the Antarctic ice.
Court Nixes Sale of Bed Stuy's Dangler Mansion Site
A state judge blocked the sale of a historic property due to concerns about asset management and the legitimacy of the transaction.
A Storied Luxury Liner May Soon Find New Life on the Florida Seafloor
S.S. United States may become the world's largest artificial reef, supporting marine life and fostering tourism through a dedicated museum.
Tennis legends, Naomi Campbell and autumn fog: photos of the day Friday
Highlighting the role of female police officers in national celebrations alongside ongoing preservation efforts for historical sites and the impact of severe weather events.
Explore Stuyvesant Heights Architecture With a Walking Tour
Stuyvesant Heights showcases Brooklyn's architectural history through a guided walking tour organized by the Municipal Art Society.
Why are locals opposing new development plans in King's Cross?
The redevelopment of Coal Drops Yard has sparked significant local opposition due to concerns about historical preservation and the proposed design's vision.
The Strange Theft of a Priceless Churchill Portrait | The Walrus
A valuable Karsh photograph is discovered hanging crookedly in the Fairmont Château Laurier, challenging maintenance efforts during pandemic-induced hotel vacancies.
Historic Yosemite hotel closes indefinitely for repair
The Wawona Hotel in Yosemite is closing indefinitely for an extensive safety assessment due to previous negligence in maintenance and repair issues.