#restoration

In 2022, Studio Lauria took part in the competition for the restoration and redevelopment of Florence’s Artemio Franchi Stadium as part of the team led by Kengo Kuma & Associates. The project addressed the recovery of Pier Luigi Nervi’s work, the creation of a contemporary stadium for approximately 40,000 spectators and the urban transformation of the Campo di Marte area Kengo Kuma & Associates Kengo Kuma & Associates Kengo Kuma & Associates The proposal began with a clear decision: to place the new stadium entirely within the existing structure, fully preserving the principal historic elements and the architectural value of Nervi’s design. The goal was not to place a new volume beside the m... More

Nestled in the foothills of the Chiemgau Alps, the Frasdorfer Hütte has been reimagined by BAND Architektur as a place where architecture, food, and landscape converge. The renovation reinterprets a traditional mountain hut for contemporary use — as a restaurant with guest rooms — without losing the raw, regional character that defines it. Daniel Breidt Daniel Breidt On the exterior, a shingle façade was restored alongside a reconstructed entrance door with its original historic fittings, while a reinterpreted alpine balcony railing bridges old craft and new form. Inside, lime plaster walls, a reclaimed and resanded wood floor, and an original tiled stove ground the space in its history, while an open fire... More

 When restoring a 50-year-old Pune bungalow, the clients wanted to retain the home’s original character while adapting it for contemporary living. The project was undertaken by Ranjekar Design Studio, with a focus on preserving the home’s spatial quality and emotional value. “The home carries strong emotional value, having evolved over the years alongside the family’s needs and lifestyle,” says Priyanka Ranjekar Joshi. Shared by the client, his wife, and his son’s young family, the 1,900 sq ft home now combines restored older spaces with newly added contemporary interiors through a minimalist design approach and a warm neutral palette. Architectural Captures by Abhishek Chavhan Architectural... More

House of Panes by Matthew Giles Architects is a sensitive yet striking reimagining of an Edwardian terraced home in Muswell Hill. The design masterfully balances the home’s historic fabric with a bold, light-filled intervention, creating a contemporary living environment that celebrates both heritage and modernity. The homeowners, George and Alice, approached the project with a strong design sensibility and a clear vision. Alice, a former vintage furniture dealer, brought an eclectic mix of pieces to the home, enriching its character with curated furnishings that speak to different eras. Now back at university while raising their children, she was deeply engaged in shaping a home that nurtures both study and family life. Their brief... More

Orchard House is a 171sqm three-bedroom family home located on a historically contentious Green Belt site in Warrington, characterised by its woodland setting and deep generational ties to the client’s family. The timber-framed new build home has successfully resolved a 65-year history of failed planning applications by delivering an exceptionally low-impact, high-performance design. Jim Stephenson Jim Stephenson Designed by Studio Bark, with structural input from Structure Workshop and ecology guidance from SolumEnvironmental, the scheme was approved for its exceptional architectural and environmental merit. The homefollows a fabric-first approach, achieving a low operational energy use of 40.5KWh/m2, and an embodied carbo... More

A complex of three stone-built buildings is located west of the city of Chania in the village of Kalivani, near Balos. Built on a plot of 420 sq.m., the buildings, measuring 220 sq.m., are arranged around an inner courtyard with water as the connecting element between the building volumes. Pointed arches, doorways with semicircular or low-arched lintels reveal the Venetian imprint on Cretan architecture. George Anastasakis The two-story building is the first one you encounter as you enter from the main road of the village. The ground floor accommodates the living areas and a bedroom with its own bathroom. On the first floor, there are two bedrooms with en suite bathrooms and a WC. One of the main interventions in this building was... More

The renovation project of Palazzo Mazzini in Montebelluna was driven by the intention to breathe new life into an existing building located in the city center, transforming it into an elegant and contemporary presence that engages with its urban surroundings. The studio carefully oversaw both interior and exterior design, shaping every detail within a unified project that creates a dialogue between private spaces and architectural image. Emanuele Bressan Emanuele Bressan Emanuele Bressan Emanuele Bressan Emanuele Bressan The treatment of common areas was one of the central aspects of the intervention, aiming to create bright and orderly environments that naturally and comfortably accompany daily life. Circulation s... More

Bankside Yards is a £2bn masterplan for the vibrant and animated London south bank. Set around Blackfriars station, it will blend residential, office and retail functions across eight new buildings, delicately intertwined around the historic context. Buildings are set either side of 12 historic Victorian railway arches, the most prominent two of which, have been fitted out by GRID architects and GRID interiors to form a new sales and marketing facility for OPUS – a 50 storey super prime residential development.  The result is a vast and voluminous space, lining the arched space with muted tones to create an intimate space within. It delivers an exhibition space, show apartment and café with exquisite attention to de... More

The house is located in the small village of Spilies, in Kythera and it is a typical sample of the island's rural traditional architecture. It dates back to 1910 and architectural elements such as the stone walls, the thick chimneys and the small openings are evident characteristics of its fortified nature. The complex consists of the main building, which was historically the house of the family and a smaller building that the family used for producing and baking bread. Panagiotis Papanikolaou Panagiotis Papanikolaou Panagiotis Papanikolaou Panagiotis Papanikolaou ​During its long life, the house had suffered from several interventions that had altered its architectural character. Therefore, one of the main goals of the... More

Notre Dame de l'Assomption church in Le Teil was heavily damaged by the earthquake in November 2019. Restoring it would appear to be a risky and costly business. It was therefore agreed by the Town Council that it would be demolished and rebuilt nearby. An architectural competition was launched in the first half of 2023. Today we would like to propose a different vision for the future of Place Jean Macé, outside the official competition. We want to study the revival of the religious building while respecting the memory of the site, preserving the original urban layout whilst developing a wider project for a landscaped public space to enhance and revitalise Le Teil town centre. URBAN PROJECT  Rehabilitating the Church rather than mo... More

Designing a place of events means to take in consideration a series of complex needs, many of them derive from the historical evolution of the space. As a matter of fact, over the centuries, the way of performing and watching performances are evolved and adapted to the new way of expressing the art of representation. The proposal for the Fallen Church aims to offer an innovative approach that is valid both for traditional performances and above all for contemporary experiments that see the active participation of audience in the event. NEAR project Traditionally, stage and auditorium have pre-established positions. The stage is a dynamic organism with the ability to change multiple scenes. The auditorium has a static role; the audienc... More

We were struck by our clients’ unflinching belief in their vision and destiny when they imagined the Teloneio as their second home. They recognised the potential for restoration instantly, while also seeing themselves as custodians of an important historical monument. Following distrust from locals about private restoration of Kardamyli’s landmark and a long approval process, we collaborated with a team of experts over eight years to bring the Teloneio back to life and give it a new purpose. Panagiotis Voumvakis The brief:  Our task was to turn a listed historical building into a modern family home, while simultaneously respecting its place in the local landscape, history and community.   Its location in the po... More

Mayo College invited Basics Architects for the Remodeling & Conservation of their various boarding houses. These houses are all heritage structures with some of them dating back to the 19th century. Due to various shifting patterns in usage and ageing, the houses were in a dilapidated state and required expert interventions. The buildings also needed to be modernised based on the current requirement of the school without altering the heritage character of the building. Basics Architects was involved for over 8 years during which eight houses were renovated measuring over 2 lac sq ft. The Firm was also involved in designing of various new buildings and infrastructure development for more than 300 acres of campus area. Basics Architect... More

The area surrounding the Siri Fort in Delhi is steeped in history. Thought to be nearly a thousand years old, the ruins have been only partially excavated, while the rest of the protected area is a forest full of mature trees. The views are serene and splendid for the handful of properties that overlook the verdant fort. Lining the north side is a row of houses that squarely face the ruins. Abhay Khatri The building is nearly half a century old, and multiple owners have renovated the ground floor several times. On the first visit, it was hard to see whether the building had “good bones” - the floor & ceiling were both on multiple levels, there was stuff piled high in every room, and there was evidence of water damage a... More