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fromMail Online
1 day ago

The Colosseum had hidden tunnel for Roman emperors, archaeologists say

A restored 180-foot underground VIP passage in the Colosseum, built 1st–2nd centuries AD, allowed emperors to exit unseen and is now open to visitors.
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fromArchitectural Digest
3 weeks ago

Buttery Tones Revive An Elegant Villa on Italy's Portofino Coast

It's not a typical seaside resort. Instead, it's a true hideaway from the world where you can admire the sea and its impressive power,
Renovation
#historic-preservation
Remodel
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Restored Big Ben tower up for architecture award

The five-year, 80m restoration of the Elizabeth Tower is among six nominees for the Royal Institute of British Architects' Stirling Prize.
fromArchitectural Digest
1 month ago

Frank Lloyd Wright's Final Design Was Finished 66 Years After His Death-And You Can Watch Its Construction

Usonian houses are designed with features that integrate aesthetics and natural surroundings, emphasizing affordability with attributes like flat roofs, large windows, and open floor plans.
Renovation
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
3 months ago

The Grand Palais Reopens With a Bold Restoration | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Grand Palais has undergone its most ambitious restoration yet, revitalized and ready to reengage with the public, blending timeless elegance with contemporary functionality.
Renovation
Renovation
fromBrownstoner
3 months ago

The Insider: New Kitchen Refreshes Clinton Hill Brownstone

A cramped kitchen drove a renovation that maximized space, improved access to the garden, and restored original features like pocket doors.
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