Haus der Essener Geschichte, Luisenschool: Essen Building
The project comprises the reconstruction of the listed Luisenschool to be used as a library, an administration and an exhibition area and also the new construction of an archive building.
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Hamilton Grange: Alexander Hamilton’s home
One of New York City’s few free-standing, Federal style houses, its elegant period rooms now replicate those that were the center of Hamilton’s family and professional life.
Haddo House, Methlick, Aberdeenshire
Archaeological excavations currently underway at the National Trust for Scotland’s Haddo House near Methlick, Aberdeenshire are revealing substantial remains of the Place of Kelly, the seat of the Gordons of Haddo prior to the construction of Haddo House in the 1730s.
Chiswick House, London Building & Gardens
Chiswick House Gardens is a site of international importance both as the birthplace of the English Landscape Movement, and as the setting for one of the most beautiful houses in London.
No. 1 Smithery Chatham Historic Dockyard
This is a museum within the museum; its function is to show both building and the objects it houses. The ‘falling-down’ majesty of the existing buildings has been artfully retained and gently restored.
Leighton House Museum London, Holland Park Rd
Designed in 1864 to display Lord Leighton’s collection of Islamic tiles, the house’s centrepiece is a two storey opulent domed Arab Hall with a central fountain. The whole interior of the house is richly decorated, with ceramic tiles, rich paintwork and gilded ceilings
Marischal College Aberdeen Building
Marischal College Redevelopment news: occupation of building begins, fit-out due to complete Sep 2011. Contract for Aberdeen Council HQ awarded to Glasgow architects office, Holmes Partnership
Victorian House Extension Islington Property
Victorian House Extension in London. The main aim of the project was to create a sense of unity between the back garden and the house, allowing nature to play a significant part in the daily activities of the family.
São Jorge Castle Praça Nova, Lisbon
The Project for the Musealization of the Archaeological Site of Praça Nova of São Jorge Castle, in Lisbon, realized by the architect João Luís Carrilho da Graça, was recently distinguished with Piranesi Prix de Rome 2010 International Prize
The Mint Sydney – Macquarie Street Building
The Mint Project is the transformation of one of Sydney’s oldest and most precious historical sites on Macquarie Street into a new meaningful public place formed and characterised as much by the carefully inserted contemporary buildings as the conserved and adapted heritage structures.
Triangle Shopping Centre Manchester Shops
Corn Exchange, Manchester is a grade II listed building. The building was originally used as a corn exchange and was previously named the Corn & Produce Exchange, and subsequently The Triangle.
Hospital de Sant Pau Barcelona building
Incredible space for a hospital with open space between pavilions, still performs function of one of the most important hospitals in the city where patients are surrounded by beautiful sculptures, mosaics and gardens
Torre de la Gavina, Formentera tower, Can Marroig
Gavina tower dates from 1763 and is part of a set of similar typology defensive watchtowers erected on the coast of the Balearic Islands, between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries.
CR Cockerell Architect England: Charles Robert
C. R. Cockerell trained in the London architectural practice of his father, Samuel Pepys Cockerell. Later he worked on the rebuilding of Covent Garden Theatre as assistant to Robert Smirke, followed by an architectural tour of Europe.
Robert Smirke Architect, England Buildings
Robert Smirke architect, London – 19th Century architecture in England – buildings like British Museum, English architectural information
Albert Mill Manchester – Castlefield
Urban Splash has redeveloped a stunning Victorian mill in Manchester to create a mix of contemporary apartments and shell spaces which buyers can transform into their perfect place to live or work.
Weigh House Amsterdam, Cafe in de Waag
The Amsterdam Waag is a remnant of the former city walls in Amsterdam. Constructed in 1488, it was originally one of the city gates, the Sint Anthoniespoort.