Oracle Coffee / True Thing Design StudioThe cafe design blends historical preservation with modern functionality, using furniture to emphasize this balance.
Memory of A Storehouse / Negishi Kenchiku StudioRenovation of an old storehouse preserves history while adapting the space for modern use.
Rebuilding Notre-Dame: What Medievalists Need to Know About the Restoration - Medievalists.netThe Notre-Dame Cathedral fire prompted a significant restoration effort combining medieval craftsmanship and modern technology.
Take a look inside this 'hidden' house that used to be owned by the Pet Shop BoysThe 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 DataThe chapel was transformed into a museum to honor its religious history and accommodate art collections.
Simon SWITCH Building / b720 Fermin Vazquez ArquitectosThe rehabilitation of the Simon factory creates a unified, innovative headquarters while preserving its historical architectural integrity and significance in the community.
Oracle Coffee / True Thing Design StudioThe cafe design blends historical preservation with modern functionality, using furniture to emphasize this balance.
Memory of A Storehouse / Negishi Kenchiku StudioRenovation of an old storehouse preserves history while adapting the space for modern use.
Rebuilding Notre-Dame: What Medievalists Need to Know About the Restoration - Medievalists.netThe Notre-Dame Cathedral fire prompted a significant restoration effort combining medieval craftsmanship and modern technology.
Take a look inside this 'hidden' house that used to be owned by the Pet Shop BoysThe 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 DataThe chapel was transformed into a museum to honor its religious history and accommodate art collections.
Simon SWITCH Building / b720 Fermin Vazquez ArquitectosThe rehabilitation of the Simon factory creates a unified, innovative headquarters while preserving its historical architectural integrity and significance in the community.
Trump moves to eliminate Presidio Trust, calling agency 'unnecessary' in latest executive orderTrump's executive order eliminates the Presidio Trust, impacting the management of a historic San Francisco landmark.
SS United States begins journey down Delaware River, out of Philadelphia to become reef in GulfThe SS United States ocean liner has begun its journey to Florida after nearly 30 years in Philadelphia.
JFK Library in Boston Temporarily Closed After DOGE Cuts, Kennedy Family SaysThe Kennedy Presidential Library closed abruptly due to staff terminations related to efficiency measures, raising concerns about historical preservation.
Practice Your Cursive as a Citizen Archivist and Preserve Thousands of Historic DocumentsThe decline of cursive writing skills has led to a need for volunteers to help transcribe historical documents at the National Archives.
JFK Library in Boston Temporarily Closed After DOGE Cuts, Kennedy Family SaysThe Kennedy Presidential Library closed abruptly due to staff terminations related to efficiency measures, raising concerns about historical preservation.
Practice Your Cursive as a Citizen Archivist and Preserve Thousands of Historic DocumentsThe decline of cursive writing skills has led to a need for volunteers to help transcribe historical documents at the National Archives.
Restoration of Historic Lott House to Kick Off Next YearThe Hendrick I. Lott House will become Marine Park's first museum after renovations.Renovations will modernize infrastructure while preserving historical details.
Marine Park to get 'living neighborhood museum' at historic Lott House * Brooklyn PaperHendrick I. Lott House to become Marine Park's first museum after renovations in 2026.
Restoration of Historic Lott House to Kick Off Next YearThe Hendrick I. Lott House will become Marine Park's first museum after renovations.Renovations will modernize infrastructure while preserving historical details.
Marine Park to get 'living neighborhood museum' at historic Lott House * Brooklyn PaperHendrick I. Lott House to become Marine Park's first museum after renovations in 2026.
Renaissance Map Room in Florence Restored After Three-Year Conservation Effort - Medievalists.netThe restoration of the Map Room at Museo di Palazzo Vecchio revitalizes historical artifacts and enhances public engagement in conservation efforts.
Urgent conservation of tomb of Holy Roman Emperor Otto I beginsUrgent restoration efforts are underway to preserve Emperor Otto the Great's tomb in Magdeburg Cathedral due to severe damage.
Global SOS for Belchite: Definitive ruin threatens remains of town that became a symbol of the Spanish Civil WarBelchite serves as a poignant reminder of the Spanish Civil War's impact, with its ruins highlighting historical neglect and the ongoing efforts for preservation.
Conservationists work to preserve Ireland's oldest documents dating back over six centuriesEfforts are underway to restore Ireland's 650-year-old ecclesiastical register, highlighting the importance of preserving historical documents.
Ausserrothhof Extension / The New KommaThe Ausserrothhof successfully integrates modern architecture with historical preservation, highlighting both styles in harmony.
A Culture of Reuse: 5 European Museums Embedded into Their Historical ContextsMuseums must harmonize architecture and exhibits, enhancing visitor experience while preserving historical integrity.
Renaissance Map Room in Florence Restored After Three-Year Conservation Effort - Medievalists.netThe restoration of the Map Room at Museo di Palazzo Vecchio revitalizes historical artifacts and enhances public engagement in conservation efforts.
Urgent conservation of tomb of Holy Roman Emperor Otto I beginsUrgent restoration efforts are underway to preserve Emperor Otto the Great's tomb in Magdeburg Cathedral due to severe damage.
Global SOS for Belchite: Definitive ruin threatens remains of town that became a symbol of the Spanish Civil WarBelchite serves as a poignant reminder of the Spanish Civil War's impact, with its ruins highlighting historical neglect and the ongoing efforts for preservation.
Conservationists work to preserve Ireland's oldest documents dating back over six centuriesEfforts are underway to restore Ireland's 650-year-old ecclesiastical register, highlighting the importance of preserving historical documents.
Ausserrothhof Extension / The New KommaThe Ausserrothhof successfully integrates modern architecture with historical preservation, highlighting both styles in harmony.
A Culture of Reuse: 5 European Museums Embedded into Their Historical ContextsMuseums must harmonize architecture and exhibits, enhancing visitor experience while preserving historical integrity.
Major Roman discovery in the City of London sparks plans for a new museumA new museum of Roman history may emerge in London after remarkable archaeological finds near Leadenhall Market.
North London's majestic Albert Road gasholder could be demolishedLondon's historic gasholders are being repurposed into residential homes, blending community needs with the preservation of industrial heritage.
Major Roman discovery in the City of London sparks plans for a new museumA new museum of Roman history may emerge in London after remarkable archaeological finds near Leadenhall Market.
North London's majestic Albert Road gasholder could be demolishedLondon's historic gasholders are being repurposed into residential homes, blending community needs with the preservation of industrial heritage.
Most at risk on the planet': Polar heritage sites are slipping into the sea but can one island live forever online?Historic buildings on Qikiqtaruk are increasingly threatened by rising sea levels, prompting urgent but insufficient conservation efforts.
Home as Self-Portrait: A Designer's Layered, Collected 1800s Cape - RemodelistaKacee Witherbee's home reflects personal family history and style, combining historical preservation with modern living.
A London Victorian Gets a Feminine, Pattern-Filled ExpansionThe 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-TerreThe renovation focused on wellness and restoring historical architectural details, emphasizing a blend of modernity and respect for the building's history.
House for a Goldsmith / Christoph Wagner ArchitektenThe farmhouse remodel emphasized preserving historical character while enhancing functionality and connection to nature.
Home as Self-Portrait: A Designer's Layered, Collected 1800s Cape - RemodelistaKacee Witherbee's home reflects personal family history and style, combining historical preservation with modern living.
A London Victorian Gets a Feminine, Pattern-Filled ExpansionThe 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-TerreThe renovation focused on wellness and restoring historical architectural details, emphasizing a blend of modernity and respect for the building's history.
House for a Goldsmith / Christoph Wagner ArchitektenThe farmhouse remodel emphasized preserving historical character while enhancing functionality and connection to nature.
Sondheimer: Harvard-Westlake's new sports complex is taking shapeThe Weddington Golf & Tennis facility is being transformed into a $200-million sports complex for Harvard-Westlake, uncovering a historic treasure of golf balls.
The fight to preserve a Brooklyn home believed to be part of the Underground RailroadActivists are striving to preserve 227 Duffield Street, a historical site connected to the Underground Railroad.
la cura threaded installation by ECO weaves across neglected elementary school in italyECO's La Cura project promotes community engagement for urban regeneration in Barzanò, transforming indifference into action for preserving local identity.
The fight to preserve a Brooklyn home believed to be part of the Underground RailroadActivists are striving to preserve 227 Duffield Street, a historical site connected to the Underground Railroad.
la cura threaded installation by ECO weaves across neglected elementary school in italyECO's La Cura project promotes community engagement for urban regeneration in Barzanò, transforming indifference into action for preserving local identity.
London's Alleys: Bell Hill, CR0Bell Hill is one of the few surviving examples of Croydon's medieval layout, steeped in history and musical heritage.
Inside the Fascinating History of $3,500 Georgia Home Where Martin Luther King Jr. Was Born-and What's Become of ItMartin Luther King Jr.'s legacy continues to impact America, symbolized by the preservation of his childhood home as a historical site.
Exclusive | Unsafe construction plans threaten to topple East Village apartment, landlord says: 'Puts us all in jeopardy'Construction next door poses serious risks to a historic building, prompting potential legal action from the landlord.
Soho House boss' plans for lavish Cotswolds mansion in doubt over Iron Age fort fearsBillionaire Ronald Burkle's mansion proposal in Little Tew raises concerns about local history and community character amid strong opposition from residents.
Exclusive | Unsafe construction plans threaten to topple East Village apartment, landlord says: 'Puts us all in jeopardy'Construction next door poses serious risks to a historic building, prompting potential legal action from the landlord.
Soho House boss' plans for lavish Cotswolds mansion in doubt over Iron Age fort fearsBillionaire Ronald Burkle's mansion proposal in Little Tew raises concerns about local history and community character amid strong opposition from residents.
LVArchitectes and erwan bouroullec revive brick barn anchored in burgundy's landscapeThe renovation harmoniously blends the old and new, creating a sustainable space that honors its historical roots and natural context.
Pina Contemporanea Museum / Arquitetos AssociadosThe Pina Contemporânea project emphasizes sustainable architecture while respecting historical context and enhancing public access.
C+S architects stamps 'noah's ark' nursery school with enzo mari's animalsNoah's Ark nursery school combines modern design with community engagement and historical preservation, fostering creativity and socialization among children and families.
LVArchitectes and erwan bouroullec revive brick barn anchored in burgundy's landscapeThe renovation harmoniously blends the old and new, creating a sustainable space that honors its historical roots and natural context.
Pina Contemporanea Museum / Arquitetos AssociadosThe Pina Contemporânea project emphasizes sustainable architecture while respecting historical context and enhancing public access.
C+S architects stamps 'noah's ark' nursery school with enzo mari's animalsNoah's Ark nursery school combines modern design with community engagement and historical preservation, fostering creativity and socialization among children and families.
Viewpoint Garden at the Alcazaba-Fortress of Velez-Malaga / Terral ArquitectosThe project revitalizes a degraded green area while addressing social issues through urban design and sustainable water management.
Explore the hidden history of the Black Diamond MinesBlack Diamond Mines Regional Preserve offers unique underground tours showcasing California's rich mining history. It's an immersive historical experience rarely found elsewhere.
UK parliament could be next Notre Dame inferno' unless restoration is expeditedParliament 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 flamesThe former Morrison Hotel, iconic for its association with The Doors, suffered severe fire damage.
Dollar-for-dollar renovation match underway for iconic Lafayette Park TheaterThe 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 zoning board approves 17-story apartment building at former United Artists TheaterThe UA Theatre's demolition for apartment construction highlights the clash between historical preservation and urgent housing needs in Berkeley.
Berkeley's Freedom Archives celebrates 25 years of preserving progressive historyThe Freedom Archives provides a vital resource for understanding social movements and progressive culture through its extensive collection of historical materials.
Berkeley zoning board approves 17-story apartment building at former United Artists TheaterThe UA Theatre's demolition for apartment construction highlights the clash between historical preservation and urgent housing needs in Berkeley.
Berkeley's Freedom Archives celebrates 25 years of preserving progressive historyThe Freedom Archives provides a vital resource for understanding social movements and progressive culture through its extensive collection of historical materials.
500 new homes to be built on Grade II listed buildings in WoolwichThe project revitalizes an empty historical site with co-living spaces and community amenities while preserving its cultural heritage.
Central London 'losing its character completely due to vanity project' skyscrapers, says Jeremy CorbynVanity skyscrapers in Central London threaten the city's historical character and wellbeing, according to Jeremy Corbyn.
London's Pocket Parks: St George's Garden, SE1The pocket park revitalizes a previously neglected urban space, balancing historical elements with modern community needs.
500 new homes to be built on Grade II listed buildings in WoolwichThe project revitalizes an empty historical site with co-living spaces and community amenities while preserving its cultural heritage.
Central London 'losing its character completely due to vanity project' skyscrapers, says Jeremy CorbynVanity skyscrapers in Central London threaten the city's historical character and wellbeing, according to Jeremy Corbyn.
London's Pocket Parks: St George's Garden, SE1The pocket park revitalizes a previously neglected urban space, balancing historical elements with modern community needs.
Pennsylvania's Capitol has hundreds of antique clocks designed a century agoPennsylvania's Capitol boasts 273 antique clocks that merge artistry with functionality, requiring regular maintenance from dedicated clock winders.
I didn't realize the role rice played': the ingenious crop cultivation of the Gullah Geechee peopleMark 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 shapeThe Clotilda shipwreck symbolizes the intertwined history of slavery and resilience in America, advocating for preservation to honor those affected.
Community mourns historic Franciscan church destroyed by fire in ChileThe 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 housingThe proposal aims to redevelop a historic site while preserving its heritage and providing modern housing to meet local needs.
Letters: Better plansEBMUD'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 yearsThe King's Tower at Corfe Castle is now accessible to visitors after 378 years, highlighting its historical significance and efforts for conservation.
The unique solution to limited space for a listed London schoolHampton Court House School navigates complex regulations as it seeks to expand despite space limitations imposed by its historic status.
Berners and Wells Building / Emrys ArchitectsEmrys Architects has created a modern mixed-use development in Fitzrovia that enhances urban interaction while respecting historical architecture.
The unique solution to limited space for a listed London schoolHampton Court House School navigates complex regulations as it seeks to expand despite space limitations imposed by its historic status.
Berners and Wells Building / Emrys ArchitectsEmrys Architects has created a modern mixed-use development in Fitzrovia that enhances urban interaction while respecting historical architecture.
Ainsley's Spout House breaks ground in downtown CampbellAinsley's Spout House will serve as a family tavern while honoring the history of J.C. Ainsley and the canning industry in Campbell.
Brooklyn property manager tries hand at Jersey City developmentDave Denis is venturing into condominium development in Jersey City, reflecting a blend of passion and professional evolution from prior ventures.His project aims to create not just housing, but a community within a historically significant area.
HSE issued with derelict site notice on rat-infested Wexford hospital that 'could collapse at any minute'Wexford County Council is working with the HSE to address safety and restoration needs of the historic Wexford County Hospital.
'Behind the Lines' documentary reveals a decades-long effort to preserve wartime letters before they disappear foreverThe 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 ToiletFormer 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 neglectThe 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 effortsFormer 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 monthThe 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 11/02/2024The 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 TreasureThe expedition to retrieve 145-year-old rye seeds from the James R. Bentley shipwreck reveals the potential of historical finds beyond traditional treasure.