The article explores the integration of modern design and historical preservation through examples of two architectural projects. In Brooklyn, GRT Architects rejuvenated an 1840s townhouse per European Passive House standards, respecting its historical context while introducing contemporary elements. Meanwhile, in Kyoto, the preservation of traditional machiya homes is championed by architect Kazuyo Sejima, who argues for the cultural and architectural significance of these structures amidst their declining numbers. Both cases illustrate the potential for harmonizing past and present in residential design.
In this Brooklyn townhouse renovation, GRT Architects adherently follow European Passive House standards, merging contemporary aesthetics with historic architecture to preserve the building’s integrity.
Kazuyo Sejima emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional machiya residences in Kyoto, highlighting their architectural significance and noting the alarming rate at which these structures are being replaced.
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