Brighton & Hove Bandstand, Pier Building
The historic Brighton & Hove seafront bandstand opens after a major restoration project by a:b:i:r architects to return the building to its Victorian splendour.
Historic buildings design
Historic buildings design and architects
e-architect select historic buildings – ancient architecture from around the world from across the globe. Discover ancient architecture projects information, news and pictures of the best old building designs globally.
The website features a selection of the best ancient building designs around the world, by respected designers.
In addition, we post information and images of significant historical architecture projects on this international website. Our focus is on internationally-significant architectural works.
Finally, you can find a strong grouping of historical properties posts on our site.
Traquair House Innerleithen, historic Borders property
This palatial building was built on the site of a hunting seat used by the Scottish kings from the 12th century, though no part of the present building can be dated with certainty before the 15th century.
Gillette Building Hounslow, London Art Deco
Designed by Sir Banister Fletcher this high brick tower has a four-faced neon-illuminated clock. The tall structure forms a strong local landmark. From the early 1930s this building was the European headquarters of the Gillette Company, of Boston, Massachusetts, USA
Michelin House, Brompton Road Shop
Michelin Trey Company British HQ, Grade II listed. Its exuberant stylistic individualism has been variously described as an example of Art Nouveau, proto-Art-Deco, Secessionist Functionalism and geometrical Classicism.
Girdlers Hall, Moorgate: City of London Building
Girdlers Hall, Bassinghall Avenue London, Guildhall Building, Moorgate Property Image Girdlers Hall London City of London Development: Moorgate Architecture Information, England, UK 9 Jun 2009 Girdlers Hall Location: near London Wall / Moorgate Girdlers Hall, Bassinghall Avenue Address: Basinghall Ave, The City, London EC2V 5DD Phone: 020 7638 0488 photographs © Nick Weall Bassinghall St … Read more
Leeds Corn Exchange Building, Shopping
In November 2007 news emerged that the centre (which was being refurbished after being taken over by Zurich Financial Services) was to be converted into a food emporium.
Fountains Abbey Building – Studley Royal Gardens
Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal, Yorkshire’s first world heritage site. This is one of the largest and best preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England, UK. A historically important building set in beautiful North Yorkshire countryside.
Stanley Mills Scotland, Historic Perthshire Building
Historic Scotland staff are delighted to have been honoured with the highly prestigious Museum and Heritage Award for Restoration/Conservation.
Prestwick House, Ayrshire Building, Scotland
Princess Anne has visited a house in Prestwick, Ayrshire, south west Scotland, specially designed by architects Austin-Smith:Lord for the needs of a family with two children severely affected by cerebral palsy.
Historic Scotland Pilot Scheme: Listed Building
Historic Scotland launch a pilot scheme with three of Scotland’s local authorities to improve the process of dealing with category-B listed building consent (LBC) applications. The pilot runs with The City of Edinburgh, Glasgow City and Perth and Kinross Councils.
Skara Brae, Orkney Isles, Scotland
Work is about to begin on strengthening the foundations of the sea wall near the Neolithic village of Skara Brae. The waves have undermined a section of the concrete toe on which the protective walling was built and could cause damage if left unrepaired.
Tayson House – Bradford Architecture
Tayson House, Bradford Architecture Photos, Architect, Building Design Info Tayson House Bradford, Yorkshire, England Bradford Project, Yorkshire, northern England, UK – design by Kraus + Schoenberg 6 Nov 2008 Little Germany building Design: Kraus & Schönberg rear elevation of this Little Germany building: Tayson House is filling a gap between two Victorian Warehouses in Little … Read more
Hanover House, Bradford Victorian Warehouse
The Grade II listed Hanover House is a refurbishment and roof extension of a Victorian warehouse building. Together with the surrounding buildings it is a reminiscence of the early industrial age in Bradford, West Yorkshire.
Falkland Palace Building, Fife, Scotland
Set on the north side of this lovely, traditional Fife village, located in the middle of the county. A visit to this building can be combined with a trip to St Andrews.
Libertys Store London – Regent Street Shop
Libertys Store London, Architecture, Shop, Images, Location, Shopping, Picture Liberty of London : Store Regent Street Store, central London, England, UK: Information + Photos 17 Sep 2008 Liberty of London Store Photos © Adrian Welch, Sep 2008 Liberty’s department store Location: Regent Street, east side, south end – between Soho and Mayfair Tube Station: Oxford … Read more
Grafton Hall, Classical English House
A new classical mansion will be built instead of the Ushida Findlay ‘starfish’ design which, seven years ago, was held up by the Modernist architectural establishment as the country house of the future.
Aarhus Ridehuset, Equestrian Building Denmark
Århus Ridehuset bygning: Aarhus equestrian building phots, located south of city centre, just west of the town hall building by Arne Jacobsen, architecture images from July 2008, taken by e-architect