Archeology
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Project • By Peter Pichler Architecture • Cultural Centres
Museum Depot
Peter Pichler Architecture designs the new Kulturgüterdepot (Cultural Heritage Depot) for South Tyrol, Italy as a response to the need for a centralized facility dedicated to protection, conservation, and enhanced public accessibility of the region’s cultural assets while challenging the pre-existing architectural language of local depots developed over the years. The Cultural Heritage Depot will not only conserve over one million objects, but also increase their accessibility to the public; from artworks belonging to the Unterberger and Eccel Kreuzer collections and the Museion, to the holdings of the provincial museums, as well as archaeological finds and photographic and film archives.
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Project • By S+collective • Parks/Gardens
“VANISHED CASTLE “ IN THE HEART OF STROPKOV
The town castle, now classified as a “vanished castle”, and an important national cultural monument, will undergo extensive revitalization that will transform it into an attractive and accessible space for the public. The project’s goal is not only the restoration of the original foundation and presentation of the castle but also the harmonious integration of historical structures with modern architectural elements that emphasize its character and significance.
1. Torso-like presentation of the historical remains of the castle (Stropkov Castle – vanished historical landmark)
Stropkov Castle, today classified as a “vanished castle” and a national cultural monument, formed a significant... More
Project • By depaolidefranceschibaldan architetti • Apartments
casa BB
The project starts with the restoration of a prestigious historical building located in the center of Padua.
The apartment developes on two levels, a ground floor accessible from the street and another, at river level, which was brought to light after a complex phase of archaeological excavation.
This allowed to underline the strong historical connotation of the unit by discovering and enhancing those signs that determined its current conformation. In this context, the design elements, composed of simple material volumes in steel and stone containing respectively the service block and the kitchen space, are discreetly and harmoniously integrated. More
Project • By Lemay • City Halls
Place Vauquelin
Flanked by Montreal’s magnificent City Hall building and an equally stately former courthouse, the revived Place Vauquelin is the highest point in Old Montreal and a rare connector between the city’s historic heart and its vibrant downtown core. Previously sunken below street level and stifled by overgrown vegetation, the square’s myriad roles – as a lookout, a meeting place, as a forecourt for City Hall, a thoroughfare – were only partially fulfilled by a crumbling, dated design.The project called for the restoration of the Jean Vauquelin monument and square to their former glory; the redevelopment of its fountain and pool for maximum visitor enjoyment; the integration of welcoming urban furniture; and the optimization of tree cover, light... More