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Design Milk
1 week ago
Design

Mid-Century Lark House Embraces Modern While Honoring History

The Lark House underwent a transformative renovation that balanced innovation with preservation. [ more ]
Remodelista
1 week ago
Design

Inside a Cozy Fisherman's Cottage on Scotland's Isle of Mull

Preserving original charm while infusing contemporary comforts in a coastal renovation project. [ more ]
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architecture
Open Culture
2 weeks ago
Design

Inside the Beautiful Home Frank Lloyd Wright Designed for His Son (1952)

The David and Gladys Wright House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for his son, was at risk of demolition but was saved and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2022. [ more ]
designboom | architecture & design magazine
1 month ago
Web design

former textile workshop transforms into modern machiya residence in kyoto

Preservation and adaptation of traditional architecture
Embracing the intimate scale and original character of the Machiya House design. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

Heinz's old London headquarters are being turned into a massive housing complex

Former Heinz headquarters in London is being converted into sustainable housing preserving its brutalist concrete frames.
The two Grade II-listed concrete buildings will be turned into 124 flats ranging from studios to three-bedroom apartments. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
5 years ago
LA real estate

Neighborhood Spotlight: Huntington Park sticks to its roots and remains a working-class haven

Huntington Park is a diverse and Latino-based city.
The preservation efforts of the city have earned it an 'A' grade from the Los Angeles Conservancy. [ more ]
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history
Chicago Magazine
1 month ago
Graphic design

Preserving the City Through Typography

The loss of historical signage can evoke a sense of mournfulness for residents.
Artists can preserve cultural memories through their creative works. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Books

Briefly Noted Book Reviews

Opium poppy's historical significance explored by Amitav Ghosh
Patrick Joyce's tribute to peasant life and the importance of preserving collective past [ more ]
The Verge
2 months ago
Digital life

The VGHF built an archive of gaming history - and is making it available online

The game Super Sushi Pinball was a mystery after disappearing in 1990, rediscovered in the basement of a retired editor-in-chief.
The Video Game History Foundation aims to preserve video game history through a digital library initiative. [ more ]
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IndieWire
1 week ago
Film

'No Longer a Matter of Film Versus Digital': What Film Preservation Means Today

The world premiere of a pristine restoration of 'The Searchers' at the TCM Classic Film Festival highlighted the importance of preserving classic films on celluloid for a transcendent cinematic experience. [ more ]
Time Out London
1 week ago
London

The real-life Clockwork Orange estate in southeast London could be knocked down

Housing activists resisting demolition of iconic estate from 'A Clockwork Orange' film [ more ]
www.enfieldindependent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Broadwater Farm riot mural' to be preserved

The 'Equality-Harmony' mural from the Broadwater Farm estate is being carefully dismantled and preserved as a symbol of social history. [ more ]
Time Out London
1 month ago
London

Why these green huts have been given protected status in London

Cabmen's shelters in 1800s London were rest-stops for horse-drawn carriage drivers, serving as a place to rest, eat, and refuel.
Only 13 out of the original 61 Victorian cabmen's shelters built between 1875 and 1950 remain in London today. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
London

BT Tower to become hotel as London landmark sold for 275m

BT Tower in London to be converted into an upmarket hotel by MCR Hotels for 275m, preserving the Grade II-listed building.
Conversion of BT Tower will take years due to the complexity of removing technical equipment, allowing time for design planning and community engagement. [ more ]
Time Out London
2 months ago
London

This legendary south London music venue has been officially given protected community status

Electric Brixton designated as an 'asset of community value' by Lambeth Council for protection and community bidding rights
ACV status aims to preserve places like Electric Brixton from potential development or change [ more ]
Austin Monitor
1 month ago
Austin

Landmark commission embraces green initiatives - Austin Monitor

Historic Landmark Commission recommends sustainability-focused preservation policies.
Initiatives include incentives for material salvaging and relocation practices. [ more ]
Tasting Table
1 month ago
NYC food

17 Oldest NYC Restaurants You Can Still Dine At Today - Tasting Table

NYC dining history reflects immigration, cultural shifts, and culinary innovations. Mainstay restaurants offer a glimpse into the city's past while delivering great food.
Historical restaurants in NYC serve as living monuments, preserving recipes and traditions spanning generations amidst a competitive dining scene. [ more ]
BKReader
1 month ago
Brooklyn

Four Brooklyn Restoration Projects Honored By Landmarks Conservancy

Brooklyn has four winners of the 2024 Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards.
Powerhouse Arts and 75th Police Precinct Station are notable award-winning preservation projects. [ more ]
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

The Brooklyn Bridge is Lit!

The Brooklyn Bridge is now illuminated with new LED lights, enhancing its visual appeal at night.
The lighting project is part of a larger venture by the New York City Department of Transportation to preserve and improve the bridge. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
Science

Inside the AI Competition That Decoded an Ancient Scroll and Changed Papyrology Forever

Ancient papyri scrolls preserved through carbonization
Collaboration between undergraduate and scientist on deciphering scrolls [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 months ago
Los Angeles

Patt Morrison: Take a walk through L.A.'s spectacular, neglected and paved-over cemeteries

Robert Frost's poem criticizes California's idealized image.
Cemeteries in Los Angeles reflect a complex history and blend of decay and upkeep. [ more ]
SFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Coastal Escape: Queen Anne Victorian in North Hampton, NH, Is Listed for $3.6M

Well-preserved Queen Anne Victorian estate in North Hampton, NH listed at $3,650,000.
Spacious 6,456 square feet property with historic details including bowed windows and custom millwork. [ more ]
SFGATE
2 months ago
SF real estate

Was This $2.2M Palm Springs Home, Dubbed Casa de Rosa, Designed by Cliff May?

The house's design may be attributed to famous architect Cliff May. The design was thoughtful, considering sun exposure in the desert climate. The home retains original character and has been updated over the years. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

A Fight to Preserve a Pristine Piece of Old New York

A museum on city-owned property is at odds with a city agency over a planned seven-story building next door.
The Merchant's House Museum stands as a 19th-century time capsule with preserved furniture and interior landmarks. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
New York City

A Father's Fame, a Son's Obsession and the Mystery of Flag No. 98

Admiral Richard E. Byrd's flag, carried by him on an Antarctic expedition, was recently auctioned off in Massachusetts.
The flag was a symbol of Byrd's fame as an explorer, with his name being synonymous with Antarctic exploration in the 1930s. [ more ]
Consequence
2 months ago
Music

Hatis Noit and Armand Hammer share Origins of "Jomon (Preservation Rework)": Exclusive

The remix of Hatis Noit's song 'Jomon' by Preservation and Armand Hammer features hip-hop beats and rap verses.
The remix focuses on blending hypnotic vocals with traditional hip-hop drum beats to create a unique sound. [ more ]
Medium
5 months ago
UX design

To make the most out of user research, learn how to preserve your findings

Preserving user insights from user tests is important when you can't user test as much as before.
Preserving user insights helps keep past findings in mind and build a record of long-standing issues with your product. [ more ]
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