Design for heritage

ingenhoven architects has been commissioned with the extension and modernization of the Lanserhof Lans in Austria, where the LANS Med Concept has its origin. Regarding the extension, it is planned to add a new oval building with 16 rooms and suites south of the main building. Some of the rooms will have a private roof terrace covered with greenery. © ingenhoven architects / Mario Webhofer © ingenhoven architects / HGEsch © ingenhoven architects / HGEsch © ingenhoven architects / Alexander Haiden Spacious balconies will offer a panoramic view of the stunning landscape from the Nordkette to the Tyrolean mountains in the south. The new facilities include a bathhouse with a sauna area, a heated indoor an... More

The renovation of Kaunas Town Hall transforms one of the city's most historically significant buildings into a modern museum space, seamlessly integrating contemporary exhibition design with architectural heritage. Dating back to 1542, the building has undergone multiple renovations, with the latest major reconstruction occurring in 1973. In this project, we not only designed the architectural adaptation of the building but also developed the exhibition itself, ensuring that both elements work in harmony to create an engaging and accessible environment for visitors. Norbert Tukaj Inspiration & Key ConceptsThe project was guided by the concept of layering history with modernity, treating Kaunas as a case study of a city while integ... More

Emerging with a new identity, Northcote Hacienda is a double fronted heritage Victorian house transformed into a three level rock filled home around a central courtyard. Tasha Tylee Tasha Tylee Tasha Tylee Tasha Tylee Reinvigorated with a soft and rounded approach to its form. Hindley & Co draws from the original rhythmic and controlled nature of the existing typologies in place to propose a transformation that redefines the fusing of contemporary elements with a heritage context. Tasha Tylee Tasha Tylee Tasha Tylee Tasha Tylee Tasha Tylee Tasha Tylee Tasha Tylee More

The restoration and refurbishment of the 1920s Memorial Hall at Christ Church Grammar School thoughtfully preserves its gothic-revival features while enhancing the multi-purpose functionality of the building. Eve Wilson Eve Wilson Nestled at the eastern end of the tight inner city Christ Church Grammar campus, Memorial Hall was long overdue for a refurbishment – one that would respect the building's historical significance while also allowing students and alumni to use the space to its full potential. Eve Wilson As a performance space, there were two primary focuses: the stage and the balcony.Although the stage, framed in a classic proscenium arch, was structurally in good working order, the stage floor was too high f... More

  Set amidst the scenic backdrop of the Harpsden valley just outside Henley-on-Thames, Hunts Green Barn is nestled in a bucolic fold in the valley: a rural idyll of barn, meadow and woodland copse. Peter Molloy Peter Molloy This 16th Century Grade II listed structure, previously converted and fractured into smaller rooms, has been reimagined to restore the barn's original scale and pure form. Peter Molloy Restoring the original structure has posed numerous challenges, not least integrating up-to-date building requirements while preserving the historic integrity. In parallel, the addition of a substantial two-storey extension has required careful consideration to respect the primary nature of the 16th Century former ti... More

Located in the lively pedestrian zone just a stone’s throw from the Corso Italia right in the centre of Trieste, the new Caffè Sacher Trieste has opened its doors! Proprietor Dizzi Alfons, BWM architect Erich Bernard and interior stylist Peter Weisz brought the famous Sachertorte to Trieste and saved the heritage building, where they put a lot of thought and care into integrating the new elements into the restored original furnishings from 1912. Thanks to its historic interior, the new Caffè Sacher is one of Trieste’s most exquisite commercial properties. In the lively pedestrian zone in the very heart of the city, just a stone’s throw from the Corso Italia, BWM Designers & Architects are converting the... More

A compact space with oodles of character, this newly completed project saw Blakey Apartment redesigned to within an inch of its life. Open and airy, its contemporary classic aesthetic in a heritage setting sees earthy hues accent the crisp white and grey surfaces, forging a sense of understated opulence. Nicole England The heritage building started life in 1902 as a hospital administration ward and was later transformed into permanent residencies. With such rich history comes a level of architectural detail that cannot be replicated, and in this case the Stylesmiths™ chose to honour the original built environment when approaching the design intent. Led by design duo, Kirsten Dahl-Feathers and Carlie Ng, the Stylesmiths™ Lo... More

This alterations and additions project involved the preservation of a historical Edwardian frontage, and a contemporary rear extension defined through its own material identity and form to distinguish new from old. Caption The refurbished single storey dwelling includes primary bedroom, ensuite and WIR, formal lounge, second bedroom and a home office. Caption The new extension unwinds at the rear to create a landscaped outdoor space with connections to the kitchen, dining, living, bedrooms and games room. Caption The zinc and cement rendered facade aims to recess the form into the landscape, limiting its impact on the retained Edwardian building. Caption The extension maximises natural daylight and ventilation, while... More

Sat within an old site with buildings aging up to 150 years, this modest multipurpose hall is located at the heart of the old Part of Tehran, in Laleh-Zar, once upon a time the Champs-Élysées of a Tehran. With a double height, the hall at its lowest level occupies the basement and at its highest the ground floor of an old carriage house. It takes up an area of approximately 110 square meters. The sheer contrast of an immaculate and engaging modern space with the old context and fabric of the site draws the audience to an uncanny sense of belonging and calmness. Parham Taghioff The very pristine composition of the interior is full of surprises for a visitor stepping in from a site setting restored to its original attire b... More

The general criterion for intervention has been to restore and consolidate the existing masonry, maintaining their ruinous physiognomy, mainly in their crowns, hollows and surfaces, avoiding reinterpretation of the original state. Caption For the necessary added structural elements, have been used compatible materials such as lime concrete, with stainless steel and glass fibre reinforcing, with tones and textures that integrate with the rest of the interesting historical stratigraphy of the existing and discovered masonry. In the same way, for the necessary added functional elements such as carpentry, it has been used stainless steel with titanium steam treatment, giving it a finish that integrates with the rest of the intervention.... More

When it came to renovating a beloved property sitting beside an old royal castle, understanding the strengths that are available and empowering those inherent values to distil them down to their most core fundamentals was at the centre of the concept. The Platan, located beside the tranquil Old Lake in Tata, Hungary, has been renewed and reinvigorated by this very understanding. What was once a humble but reputed eatery built into the servant’s quarters of the Esterhazy family’s estate next to the royal castle, has now been transformed into a gastronomic landmark with renowned chef, Istvan Pesti, placed at the heart of the idea. With this heritage literally on the doorstep of the Platan, Gold Key award-winning designer Zoltan Va... More

The Lexington Dilworth, by Marsh Properties, is situated in the historic Charlotte neighborhood of Dilworth and combines classic elements with modern design features. Narmour Wright Architects chose General Shale's charming Stonewood Tudor brick. More