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Snapshot: A Second Renovation for a Church-Turned-Concert Hall Emphasizes Its Original Form

České Budějovice, Czech Republic

Pansy Schulman

December 13, 2023

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Using a limited palette of materials and colors, Czech firm A8000 returns the South Bohemian Philharmonic to the 17th-century spiritual building's original simplicity.

Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies

Snapshot: Rockwell Group and Ennead Rehabilitate The Newseum's Former Digs To Academic Ends

Washington, D.C.

Matthew Marani

November 13, 2023

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The building, shuttered in 2019, is brought back to life as Johns Hopkins University's D.C. outpost.

Snapshot: At The Sea Ranch, NICOLEHOLLIS Refreshes the Lodge's Interiors with Thoughtful Touches

Sea Ranch, California

Aaron Smolar

September 21, 2023

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Originally a general store and restaurant for residents of the Alfred Boeke-designed planned community in Northern California, the Lodge now includes 17 updated guest rooms.

Snapshot: The Soane Museum in London Opens the Drawing Office to the Public

After a year of renovation, a long-hidden space is revealed

Joann Gonchar, FAIA

July 24, 2023

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The room that housed Sir John Soane's architectural practice is restored.

George Street Plaza and Community Building

Snapshot: Adjaye Associates & Artist Daniel Boyd Fashion a Community Space Informed by Past and Present

Sydney

Ilana Herzig

May 19, 2023

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Inspired by interactions from the country's colonial past, the indigenous Australian artist and the award-winning firm collaboratively design a shaded plaza and community center.

Snapshot: A Paneled Facade on Johnsen Schmaling's Curtain House Invokes Undulating Textiles

Milwaukee

Pansy Schulman

April 21, 2023

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The three-story residence built for a local couple sits on a long-abandoned lot between two century-old houses.

Snapshot: An Aluminum-Wrapped Observatory Overlooks an Urban River in South Korea

Chuncheon, South Korea

Pansy Schulman

March 28, 2023

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The Thousand Plateaus tower, designed by architect Janghwan Cheon with the firm Emer-sys, offers panoramic views of the lakeside city of Chuncheon.

Snapshot: ArkDes's "Groundbreaking" Exhibition Showcases the Work of Tham & Videgård Beneath a Transparent Floor

On: Architecture is on view at ArkDes in Stockholm through August 2023

RECORD Editors

February 24, 2023

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The subterranean display within the floor of Sweden's national center for architecture and design presents an "archaeological excavation" of the work of the Stockholm-based studio and 2009 Design Vanguard.

Snapshot: Kvorning Design's Shimmering Salmon Eye Floats Off the Norwegian Coast

Hardangerfjord, Norway

Pansy Schulman

January 27, 2023

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Commissioned by third-generation salmon producer Eide Fjordbruk, the floating pavilion will serve as an exhibition space dedicated to sustainable aquaculture.

Snapshot: Mjölk Architekti's Whimsical Series of Lookouts Embody a Czech Town's Past and Present

Rokytnice nad Jizerou, Czech Republic

Pansy Schulman

December 23, 2022

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In the mountains of the Czech Republic, four timber-and-steel structures, collectively called The Guard Patrol, are inspired by figures in the crest of the popular resort town they overlook.

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ARTICLES

Snapshot: A Second Renovation for a Church-Turned-Concert Hall Emphasizes Its Original Form

Snapshot: Rockwell Group and Ennead Rehabilitate The Newseum's Former Digs To Academic Ends

Snapshot: At The Sea Ranch, NICOLEHOLLIS Refreshes the Lodge's Interiors with Thoughtful Touches

Snapshot: The Soane Museum in London Opens the Drawing Office to the Public

Snapshot: Adjaye Associates & Artist Daniel Boyd Fashion a Community Space Informed by Past and Present

Snapshot: A Paneled Facade on Johnsen Schmaling's Curtain House Invokes Undulating Textiles

Snapshot: An Aluminum-Wrapped Observatory Overlooks an Urban River in South Korea

Snapshot: ArkDes's "Groundbreaking" Exhibition Showcases the Work of Tham & Videgård Beneath a Transparent Floor

Snapshot: Kvorning Design's Shimmering Salmon Eye Floats Off the Norwegian Coast

Snapshot: Mjölk Architekti's Whimsical Series of Lookouts Embody a Czech Town's Past and Present

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