Architectural Restoration
Projects that repair, reuse and reinterpret historic buildings and sites, from theatres and coliseums to castles and urban heritage precincts.
Opening Up Series Reveals the Architectural Elegance of Albert Park House and the Allure of Steel Design
Albert Park House blends heritage architecture with modern steel window design, maximizing natural light, craftsmanship, and contemporary residential elegance.
Montt 727 Heritage Restoration by Fantuzzi + Rodillo Arquitectos
Historic Montt 727 restoration in Valparaíso revitalizes a deteriorated structure through underground expansion, mansard addition, reclaimed wood, and careful heritage preservation.
Xinhepu Historical and Cultural Precinct Core Area Enhancement Project by Atelier cnS
Xinhepu Historical Precinct in Guangzhou revitalizes heritage buildings and public spaces, blending traditional craftsmanship, modern design, and community-focused urban regeneration.
New Provostry Extensions and Reconstruction by Studio acht: A Heritage Revival in Prague Castle
The New Provostry in Prague Castle combines neo-Gothic restoration with modern extensions, creating public courtyards, café spaces, and adaptive heritage architecture.
Olympic Services at the East Gardens of Trocadéro: Restoring a Hidden Infrastructure for Paris 2024
Restored underground Olympic service passage at Trocadéro, combining stainless steel interventions with historic flint, pink concrete, and carefully integrated architectural lighting.
Perth Museum Renovation by Mecanoo: Blending Edwardian Heritage with Modern Innovation
Perth Museum by Mecanoo blends Edwardian heritage with modern design, featuring Vennels, communal spaces, Stone of Destiny display, and cultural accessibility.
Park House by Paulo Martins: A Timeless Blend of Heritage and Contemporary Design in Aveiro
Park House by Paulo Martins in Aveiro blends Art Nouveau heritage with modern CLT design, creating timeless, light-filled, and nature-integrated living spaces.
Naeem Café and Cultural Center by AZNO Design Studio
Naeem Café revitalizes a historic Tehran building, blending restored brick, sculptural staircases, water features, and flexible cultural spaces for modern life.
Tempo Nexus Library by k59 atelier
A small adaptive-reuse library in a historic Saigon apartment, where restraint and care revive urban memory through quiet architectural continuity.
Experimental Shelter in the Sierra de Segura By SANTZO arquitectos, Spain
A restored rural pigsty becomes an experimental shelter, blending stone, landscape, fire, and craftsmanship to preserve memory in Spain’s Sierra de Segura.
Nova Gorica Railway Station & Vrtača Underpass: A Cross-Border Transformation by SADAR + VUGA
A cross-border railway renewal uniting Slovenia and Italy through a bright underpass, restored heritage station, improved mobility, and vibrant public spaces.
Casa Sodade by Estudio Treze: Restoring Cabo Verde’s Colonial Heritage Through Culture and Memory
Historic colonial house in Cabo Verde restored into a cultural and gastronomic hub, preserving heritage, traditional materials, and community memory through adaptive reuse.