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Karpachevo, where a mill is the citadel of culture | studio nada
The importance of mills in rural cultures is incomparable to the situation of current grain processing plants. The buildings that today function more like museums used to do much more than showcasing agricultural tools of a bygone era, as they served as bustling locales and esteemed symbols of the community.
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A house from the last century adapted for modern life
Built in Slovenia in the early 1900s, the house was renovated by a2o2 arhitekti with a focus on preservation and sustainability.
The building’s outer shell was preserved, while the owners renovated the windows with the help of a restorer. The transformations were carefully highlighted: the stripped-down interiors meet elements
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Crafty mini-home in the wild | Leaving the city Part 3—Dávid Pataki, Tahi
Industrial designer Dávid Pataki dreamed up and built his new home in a jungle-like forest in Tahi, 30 kilometers away from Budapest. Accompanied by his French bulldog, Zara, who joyfully runs around the house or lays on the shady terrace. Six months ago, Dávid’s partner, Éva has also moved
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A facelift for Harrods in London
After eighty years, the historic façade of one of London’s most iconic buildings, the Harrods shopping center, is set to be restored. The first phase of the meticulous refurbishment process is now complete. The renovation was carried out by Make Architects, who were also involved in constructing the Agora
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“Saving the treasures of Városmajor“ | 3h architects
On 18 April 2022, we will once again celebrate monuments around the world. To mark the International Day For Monuments and Sites, Budapest-based architecture studio 3h shared a curious story.
In 2012, they were commissioned to renovate and extend the Schachtner House in Városmajor Street, designed by Ferenc Brein in
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Blending 20th-century and contemporary needs during the reconstruction of a church in Bratislava
After more than seventy years, in 2020, the interior of the Catholic Church of Our Lady of the Snows was renovated in Bratislava. The conversion was carried out according to the plans of architects Tomáš Bujna and Matúš Gibala.
Beyond the modern and bright look, the main intent was to
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Preserving history: progressive monastery renovation in Corsica
The long-abandoned Convent Saint François in Corsica was given a new look by the French architect Amelia Tavella. The monastery, built in 1480, gradually began to decay in recent years; thanks to its modernization and new building wing, it is now revived.
The Convent Saint François is located in the
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Vienna's famous Brutalist church reimagined
Brutalist concrete monstrosities are some of the most controversial and, at the same time, considered some of the least attractive buildings in architectural history, while more and more people see the beauty and the value in them to be preserved. Both their restoration and demolition are expensive and complicated, so
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A historic part of Brno is transformed into a vibrant community space by CHYBIK + KRISTOF
Mendel Square in Brno is being renovated as part of a larger urban development project. How can a transportation hub be transformed into a vibrant community space while also paying attention to the architectural heritage surrounding the square? CHYBIK + KRISTOF, the architects responsible for the renovation of the square, came
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Ai Weiwei took part in the renovation of a holiday home
Ai Weiwei, the inevitable activist artist of contemporary art designed an extraordinary extension to a weekend house in New York State in collaboration with Reddymade architecture studio.
Exciting geometries and minimalist lines define the house in Salt Point, New York, which has now been extended with a hexagonal wing. In
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Preserve and move on—renovation in Czech style
Kocanda has undergone many changes and alterations over the years: after unraveling the unnecessary and disturbing elements, the designers managed to redefine the place as a complete, harmonious whole, worthy of its original spirit.
It was a car shed and then a ceramics factory, and now the building is being
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Check out how OFIS Architects made a Slovenian hotel building more sustainable
OFIS Architects drew inspiration from the best of alpine landscapes, local artisanal traditions and modern architecture while working on the renovation of the Hotel Bohinj in the Julian Alps.
Hotel Bohinj (formerly known as Hotel Kimpas) is set in picturesque surroundings in the glacier-clad Bohinj Valley, within the Triglav National
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Modern architecture on the ruins of the Franciscan monastery of Margaret Island
The Franciscan monastery on Margaret Island was destroyed in the 16th century by the Turks. Its original form is now evoked by Carol Kharbosh in the architect’s new renovation plans.
In the middle of Margaret Island in Budapest stand the ruins of the former Franciscan monastery and its church:
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Karancs gas stove, herons, and wood paneling | See the Napsugár Retro Apartman after its makeover
Barbara Dénes, the founder of the Hungarian PLANTETHICS brand, and her husband, Dávid Menyhárt, have recently renovated one of Napsugár Holiday Cooperative’s cottages (Napsugár stands for Sunbeam) with their own hands: the two-story, top-floor apartment has everything you need for a peaceful family vacation. An impeccable retro holiday experience
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Old Stuart, the storyteller toy restorer
Toys wear out, maybe the more we love them, the more they do—but at the same time, beautiful memories deserve care. Even though Ervin Ruszuly of Transylvanian descent never studied toy restoration, he fulfilled a dream he had cherised since he was a child when he set up his
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Budapest's reconstructed Budai Polgári Casino has opened its doors
The building of the Budai Polgári Casino (Buda Citizens’ Casino) in Budapest’s District I stood neglected for many years, deprived of its original tower. In recent years, however, it underwent a careful renovation, regaining its former prestige, and has recently reopened under the name of Sándor Márai Cultural Center.
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Renovation of the Headquarters of the Order of Architects of Romania | Bucharest, Romania
Built in 1927, the house was once the family home of the Romanian architect Florea Stănculescu. Renovation of the neo-Romanesque style building began in the mid-2010s, today it’s the Headquarters of the Order of Architects of the country. PACE has added the building to its selection because of its
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The revived Deák house / Szeniczey mansion | Paks
This week in our PACE X HYPEANDHYPER series, we present a reconstruction project from a few years ago, which sets an example even today: the contemporary renovation of Jozefa Deák’s former home in Hungary’s Paks.
In Hungary, old façades are relatively seldom renovated in a contemporary way (at
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A cozy nook in the middle of the forest | Kabinka
Love project in Mátrakeresztes—says the slogan of Kabinka, and that’s no exaggeration. Levente Vigh, the initiator and owner of the cabin, fell in love with the area at first sight, and now that the house is complete, we are certain that Kabinka will remain a lifelong love affair
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An old warehouse gives impetus to the industrial district in Brno | DADA Distrikt
Located in the old industrial district of Brno in the Czech Republic, this former storage facility was renovated as a residential complex by the architecture firm, KOGAA. The project not only provides housing—it also attempts to boost the community and the neighborhood with various methods.
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Renovation of Spassky square | Kyiv, Ukraine
The renovation of Spassky square brought two different historical elements under the same roof, or merged them into a public square to be more accurate, with the help of contemporary solutions and additions. In this week’s episode of our PACE X HYPEANDHYPER series, we set out to explore this
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Splendid photos of the revamped Nádasdy Mansion
The multi-stage reconstruction process of the Tudor-style building erected in the second half of the 19th century will soon be completed.
The Nádasdy Mansion, located in Nádasdladány, served as the seat of the Nádasdy family until the Second World War. Now, it is revamped within the framework of a national
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Famous Czech castle renovated with contemporary additions
The Helfštýn Castle is the second largest castle of the Czech Republic after the Prague Castle. After it was closed in 2014 due to safety hazards, it is now once again open to visitors. Not only its 14th century architectural values, but the renovation of the castle in a contemporary
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Stunning Hungarian castle fully restored | Botaniq Castle of Tura
After renovation works of almost 15 years, Schossberger Castle in Tura shines in
its former glory once again. The building evoking the castles along the Loire in
France was renovated in the framework of a complete monument reconstruction
project and will continue to live as a luxury hotel under the
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New house inside a ruin | ORA architects
This house in the Czech Republic is here to prove that not everything is what it
seems: even though it appears to be a ruin, it turns out to be a carefully
renovated modern home if one takes a closer look.
Czech architecture studio ORA has already prove
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Štajnhaus guest house | Czech Republic
The Czech ORA [https://o-r-a.cz/realizace]architecture firm reinvented a house
built on Renaissance basis in Mikulov, a small town in the renowned Czech wine
region. The centuries fit together beautifully in their work, with one giving
space to the other respectfully.
Štajnhaus guest house is located in the