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NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Super rare Lescaze-designed NYC townhouse lists for $15M: 'It's almost like owning a piece of art'

The Kramer House is a unique modernist property on the market for $15 million, featuring a blend of contemporary renovations and historic design.
Renovation
fromwww.designboom.com
2 months ago

kalbod reimagines ernan castle in iran as boutique hotel enclosed in red textured walls

Kalbod Design Studio reimagines Ernan Boutique Hotel, merging historical preservation with modern design through innovative architectural integration.
Berlin
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

New Churches St. Luke & St. Matthew / Meixner Schluter Wendt

The architectural expansion reflects a balance between preserving history and embracing new possibilities.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Bagsvrd Observation Home / JAJA Architects

Revitalization of the Bagsværd Observation Home combines historical architecture with modern needs to support vulnerable families effectively.
NYC real estate
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Super rare Lescaze-designed NYC townhouse lists for $15M: 'It's almost like owning a piece of art'

The Kramer House is a unique modernist property on the market for $15 million, featuring a blend of contemporary renovations and historic design.
Renovation
fromwww.designboom.com
2 months ago

kalbod reimagines ernan castle in iran as boutique hotel enclosed in red textured walls

Kalbod Design Studio reimagines Ernan Boutique Hotel, merging historical preservation with modern design through innovative architectural integration.
Berlin
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

New Churches St. Luke & St. Matthew / Meixner Schluter Wendt

The architectural expansion reflects a balance between preserving history and embracing new possibilities.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
4 weeks ago

Bagsvrd Observation Home / JAJA Architects

Revitalization of the Bagsværd Observation Home combines historical architecture with modern needs to support vulnerable families effectively.
more#architecture
#san-jose
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Mission District

Preservationists and councilmember plead with San Jose to help relocate historic Japanese farmhouse

San Jose honors Eiichi Edward Sakauye with a park, but calls for greater preservation of his legacy and Japanese-American history persist.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
19 hours ago
Mission District

San Jose park to replace historical Japanese farmhouse - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's decision to remove a historic farmhouse for housing development underscores ongoing tensions between urban development and historical preservation.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 days ago
Mission District

Preservationists and councilmember plead with San Jose to help relocate historic Japanese farmhouse

San Jose honors Eiichi Edward Sakauye with a park, but calls for greater preservation of his legacy and Japanese-American history persist.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
19 hours ago
Mission District

San Jose park to replace historical Japanese farmhouse - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's decision to remove a historic farmhouse for housing development underscores ongoing tensions between urban development and historical preservation.
more#san-jose
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
San Francisco

If Trump really wants to reopen Alcatraz, he'll have to go through California's environmental laws

Trump's plans to reopen Alcatraz for prison use face significant regulatory and environmental challenges.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

Famed Memphis church associated with Martin Luther King damaged by fire

Clayborn Temple, a historic site linked to the civil rights movement, was heavily damaged by a fire, prompting community grief and an ongoing investigation.
Upper West Side
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Take a look inside a 45-room, 14,000-square-foot historic mansion once owned by the inventor of Morse code

Locust Grove Estate is a historically preserved villa once owned by Morse, showcasing art, history, and architecture.
Black Lives Matter
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

What It Means to Tell the Truth About America

The potential censorship of historical narratives raises concerns about the preservation of Black history and culture in American museums.
#cultural-heritage
Arts
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

This tiny church is America's own Sistine Chapel - visitors flock to see its 'Last Supper' and other 'rich' frescoes: 'A very, very special place'

The South Solon Meeting House is newly recognized for its stunning 70-year-old fresco murals, often called 'Maine's Sistine Chapel.'
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

Renaissance Map Room in Florence Restored After Three-Year Conservation Effort - Medievalists.net

The restoration of the Map Room at Museo di Palazzo Vecchio revitalizes historical artifacts and enhances public engagement in conservation efforts.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Global SOS for Belchite: Definitive ruin threatens remains of town that became a symbol of the Spanish Civil War

Belchite serves as a poignant reminder of the Spanish Civil War's impact, with its ruins highlighting historical neglect and the ongoing efforts for preservation.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Mission District

Marin City unveils new artwork on bus shelters, honoring city's history: Here's a look

Marin City unveils a unique art exhibit at bus stops to celebrate its cultural history.
Arts
fromNew York Post
2 weeks ago

This tiny church is America's own Sistine Chapel - visitors flock to see its 'Last Supper' and other 'rich' frescoes: 'A very, very special place'

The South Solon Meeting House is newly recognized for its stunning 70-year-old fresco murals, often called 'Maine's Sistine Chapel.'
fromMedievalists.net
2 months ago
History

Renaissance Map Room in Florence Restored After Three-Year Conservation Effort - Medievalists.net

The restoration of the Map Room at Museo di Palazzo Vecchio revitalizes historical artifacts and enhances public engagement in conservation efforts.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Global SOS for Belchite: Definitive ruin threatens remains of town that became a symbol of the Spanish Civil War

Belchite serves as a poignant reminder of the Spanish Civil War's impact, with its ruins highlighting historical neglect and the ongoing efforts for preservation.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Mission District

Marin City unveils new artwork on bus shelters, honoring city's history: Here's a look

Marin City unveils a unique art exhibit at bus stops to celebrate its cultural history.
more#cultural-heritage
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
Mission District

Richmond eyes shoreline erosion project to save Bay Trail expansion

Point Molate Beach erosion threatens a crucial $6 million trail project and local historical artifacts, prompting a $2 million city investment for solutions.
#urban-development
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

What did the streets of Coral Gables look like decades ago? Take a look

Coral Gables retains its historic charm while evolving with new developments as it celebrates its centennial anniversary.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

Custom House: Luxury hotel plan for Grade-I listed building on bank of Thames

Custom House is set to be transformed into a luxury hotel while preserving its historical significance and enhancing public accessibility.
fromMiami Herald
1 month ago
Miami food

What did the streets of Coral Gables look like decades ago? Take a look

Coral Gables retains its historic charm while evolving with new developments as it celebrates its centennial anniversary.
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago
London

Custom House: Luxury hotel plan for Grade-I listed building on bank of Thames

Custom House is set to be transformed into a luxury hotel while preserving its historical significance and enhancing public accessibility.
more#urban-development
fromRemodelista
3 weeks ago
Renovation

Garde Hvalse Dinesen Showroom Kitchen in Aarhus, Denmark: Kitchen of the Week

The Aarhus kitchen merges traditional and modern designs while focusing on sustainability and craftsmanship.
fromianVisits
4 weeks ago
London

Liverpool Street station redevelopment plans submitted approval

Network Rail is advancing plans to redevelop Liverpool Street station while preserving its historical features and improving accessibility.
fromsfist.com
1 month ago
San Francisco

Giant Safeway Sign at Church and Market Is Switching From Neon to LED This Year

Safeway is converting its iconic neon sign to LED lights, a change marking the end of the neon era in San Francisco.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Moment lorry driver causes 40,000 damage to Grade II-listed memorial

A lorry driver caused severe damage to a historical monument after taking a wrong turn and failing to maneuver properly.
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Nostra Signora della Costa Cultural and Experiential Training Center / caarpa

The church of Nostra Signora della Costa is being transformed into a cultural training center, blending historical architecture with modern uses.
Silicon Valley real estate
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

EXCLUSIVE: Gene Wilder's Former House Is Taken Off the Market-6 Months After Elon Musk Moved To Foreclose on $13 Million Home

Gene Wilder's former home was removed from the market following the foreclosure process initiated by Elon Musk due to loan defaults by the new owners.
Miscellaneous
fromEpicenter NYC
3 months ago

The fight to preserve a Brooklyn home believed to be part of the Underground Railroad

Activists are striving to preserve 227 Duffield Street, a historical site connected to the Underground Railroad.
fromianVisits
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

London's Alleys: Bell Hill, CR0

Bell Hill is one of the few surviving examples of Croydon's medieval layout, steeped in history and musical heritage.
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