#historic-preservation

#historic-preservation

“Are you out of your minds?” wrote Jessica Douglas in an email to the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) ahead of a meeting about the Trump administration's plan to whitewash the Eisenhower Executive Office Building's granite exterior. According to over 2,000 public responses submitted to the NCPC, hundreds of concerned citizens like Douglas have voiced their disapproval of the Eisenhower Executive Office Beautification Project before the commission reviewed the proposal on May 7, emphasizing that paint and granite are about as compatible as oil and water.

One of the lead organizers for taking community ownership of the building, Shanna Sabio, behind the artist collective GrowHouse, formed the BLAC Land Trust with the goal of building creative incubator spaces and stabilizing community buildings through a nonprofit led by longtime Black area residents. The property at 375 Stuyvesant Avenue is the first the land trust has been trying to acquire.

Josh Fisher, a White House official, in April told the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts - a separate federal agency that also must approve the proposal - that the Trump administration prefers painting the entire building because the exterior is stained and in "great disrepair." Fisher said in April that experts consulted by the government could not guarantee that an exterior cleaning would improve the condition of the building.

"We've considered accessibility in a broad sense. How do we create a welcoming space for visitors and locals alike? The result is reflected in the design and the ethos of the project."

"This is a really historic moment for San Jose in welcoming this expanded narrative of Japanese Americans. Generations of kids will be able to see their story reflected in this space."

Not only is it one of Brooklyn's most beautiful churches, designed by an important Brooklyn architect, George P. Chappell, not only does it have a gorgeous interior and a very valuable signed Tiffany landscape window, not only are the rest of the stained glass windows first quality, and not only are the church and rectory one of a kind and unique, it's also the church I used to attend.

The $43 million project includes the rehabilitated Weir Greenhouse and a new L-shaped, terra-cotta-clad building that wraps around it, designed by Architecture Research Office.

One resident of Princeton's Western Section told the room, 'Those of us who own historic homes are subsidizing the community' - and was met with applause.

The fire burned portions of the Camron-Stanford House, a three-story Victorian on the southern end of the lake. Firefighters were able to save the home, but preservationists have questions about how the fire started.

Built in 1913, the building calls back to the city's early development, much like the commercial clusters just a block or few long that are nestled in so many neighborhoods.

"To address housing affordability in our community, we need all types of affordable housing options, including affordable ownership opportunities that allow individuals and families an opportunity to build equity alongside housing stability," said Santa Clara County Supervisor Betty Duong.

Judge Leon stated, "no statute comes close to giving the President the authority he claims to have," highlighting the limitations of presidential power regarding national landmarks.

Working with architect Lorenzo Giordano, the team approached the project as a thoughtful rehabilitation. An aluminum rooftop sits lightly on old masonry; new terrazzo floors by Cuor di Roccia meet terracotta tiles; steel stair housings pair with restored plaster and arched openings. The contrasts are deliberate, revealing each layer of the site rather than hiding it.

After years in an ownership black hole, with community members donating their time and dollars to keep it from falling apart, the next chapter of Berkeley's Old Finnish Hall will soon be up to the county auction block. The 1908 building has racked up nearly $1 million in back property tax to Alameda County, a mushrooming liability years in the making that shows no signs of abating.

This project involved the reconstruction of a dilapidated building located in Guangzhou's old town along Tongfu Xi Road, a historic street established in 1926. Once vibrant, this area has suffered from significant neglect over the years, with many buildings falling into disrepair, creating safety hazards that forced both residents and businesses to leave.

The spatial sequence begins at the entrance, where an open pasta laboratory replaces the conventional reception area. Positioned directly at the front of the restaurant, the glass-enclosed workspace allows visitors to observe the preparation of fresh pasta. The visible process of kneading and shaping dough establishes a direct relationship between the kitchen and the dining space while introducing the restaurant's focus on handmade production.

BT Tower, one of London's most recognizable postwar landmarks, is set to be converted into a hotel. London-based architecture practice Orms has been appointed to lead the redevelopment following the acquisition of the Grade II-listed tower by the American hospitality company MCR Hotels in early 2024.

I wanted something that felt a little more freaky within the town while still honoring its history. Her vision was a retreat that encouraged guests to embrace their weirdness and put it on display. Dev imagined an aesthetic loosely inspired by an old circus, hearkening to a place where everyone is accepted and eccentricity is the norm.

The most serious confirmed damage to date has been to Tehran's Golestan palace, dating back to the 14th century, and the 17th-century Chehel Sotoon palace in Isfahan. Judging from videos and public statements, neither historic building was hit by a missile directly but the shock wave from nearby blasts and possibly some missile debris, shattered glass and brought down tiles and masonry.

The clients chose to remain in Yagi-cho while contributing to the continued use of its older building stock. With the support of a local non-profit organization involved in community development, they acquired the eastern portion of a large two-unit rowhouse that had remained vacant for nearly three decades.

The Catholic Church of Saint Mary at 440 Grand St. on the Lower East Side was built in 1833 with a Romanesque Revival facade designed by prolific architect Patrick Charles Keeley in 1864. Keeley, the church's architect, designed nearly 600 churches during his career, but this would mark the first of his works to be landmarked in New York City.

It feels like you walked into your childhood home when you were 10-years-old. No one can get this feeling anywhere else. I have to have it. What if someone drops a meatball on the sofa or something? I would have a nervous breakdown.

The new flagship showroom of Ukrainian brand Gunia Project occupies the ground floor of a late-19th-century building on a historic street near the Golden Gate where old Kyiv once began. After three months of careful searching, the chosen space revealed both clear advantages and notable challenges.