#restoration

#restoration

"When I see this, I'm thinking hallelujah. It's the first real indicator that the VA is willing to step up and get that chapel restored, which frankly I think is their responsibility."

The mausoleum was designed by his wife in the shape of the tent they had spent so much time in while travelling around the Middle East, featuring a ladder at the back and a glass window to peer into the tomb itself.

Villa Lava is a private residence located in Santa Tecla, in the province of Acireale, on the eastern coast of Sicily. The project is a unique architectural blend of two houses in one single villa. On one side stands an old fisherman's house dating from around 1900, completely restored by Nábito Architects, maintaining its essential character and carefully uncovering and preserving the original lava stone vaults.

This wasn't just another gig for Sam Smith. I can't believe we are finally here, the British pop star said on Tuesday night. I have to say, out of all the shows I have ever done in my life, this is by far the most special show. What made this night so special? Well, for one thing it was the start of Smith's 20-night To Be Free: San Francisco concert residency which, in and of itself, is special enough.

Called the Shaw House, this Lake Oswego home was designed by Yeon and built in 1951 for Lawrence Shaw, owner of the Modoc Lumber Company. In 1953, it made the cover of House Beautiful magazine, which declared it "the architecture of the next America." Sixty years later, it was in poor shape, with signs of dry rot and water damage. Sitting on a generous 0.61-acre lot, it was also under threat of being torn down in favor of splitting the property in two.

When Desmond Courtney bought The Schoolmaster's House in Ireland's horse heartland in 2002, he turned it into a "bachelor pad". The civil engineer did most of the restoration of the property himself, with some help from friends. After nearly two decades of living there alone, a random reunification with his long-lost love Monica (née Barron) transformed his life and his Kildare home.

If you happen to have $950,000 and a hangar to spare, a famed - and heavily discounted - American warbird in the California desert can be yours. Described as the "World's Only Privately Owned F-4 Phantom Capable of Flight" by its listing agents, the McDonnell F4H-1F has a significant and storied past: During a demonstration in 1961, this exact plane dropped several 500-pound bombs on Fort Bragg, influencing the U.S. Air Force's decision to order them.

Lavish mansions from various eras often fall into disrepair. These eight sprawling mansions hint at the wealth they once embodied Years later, they sit abandoned in varying states of deterioration.

In the summer they bloom, in the fall they ripen and in the winter you can roast them on an open fire-or at least, hear Nat King Cole sing about them in his 1961 rendition of "The Christmas Song." Historically, chestnuts have been an integral part of the holiday season. Though harvested in the fall, their flavor peaks in the wintertime, making for a tasty seasonal treat. During the holiday season, you can find them in midtown on street corners as an annual treat for tourists and New Yorkers alike.

It is the place where Salvador Dali painted The Enigma of Hitler, a haunting landscape featuring a giant telephone receiver that seems to be crying a tear over a cutout picture of the Fuhrer. Conceived in 1939, the work seems to anticipate war. It is also the place where Winston Churchill penned parts of his multi-volume A History of the English-Speaking Peoples, and painted its dappled-light view.

A monumental horse sculpture by Antonio Canova, one of the most well-known Italian Neoclassical sculptors, has undergone an extensive restoration project and is back on view, after spending half a century in storage at the Museo Civico di Bassano. According to Finestre sull'Arte, an Italian news site, the museum in Bassano del Grappa acquired the sculpture in 1849, courtesy of Canova's brother, who arranged for many of his plaster casts, sketches, and other documents to be sent to the Veneto museum.

As for what guests get to experience now, TravelHost explained the garden (which is also known as the Palace of Tranquil Longevity) is spread across four connected courtyards and punctuated by 27 structures, each designed as a personal retreat for the emperor. There are also stunning rock gardens, century-old trees, and streams providing the perfect sound effects throughout. The buildings are also full of treasures, including ornate decorations and furnishings.

A one-night-only preview of Cam 5 of the Castro Street Cam took place on October 31, 2025, capturing Halloween celebrations that coincided this year with the Castro Night Market. This new Cam-highlighting The Castro -will become a permanent part of the Castro Street Cam system in early 2026, revealing the grand opening of the theatre and venue, and allowing anyone in the world to connect to this historic landmark and neighborhood.

When the couple reached out to Penneman last March and invited her in, she was struck by the beauty of the property and the potential that previous professionals wasted. The existing Art Deco front door was made of steel and hammered glass, and it opened to a terrazzo floor bordered by a hand-laid mosaic. Further inside, dark and disjointed rooms were confused by additions and closed off from the sun by neighbors on either side.

The Bay Area is more than halfway toward its goal of restoring 100,000 acres of tidal wetlands, which are a natural buffer to floodwaters from future sea level rise.

Text description provided by the architects. The Crismina fort is one of the three XVIII century forts of the old defense line of the coast of Cascais, following the conflict between Portugal and Spain. This fortified structure is mainly an empty space, fenced by walls, partly deteriorated by wind erosion and other atmospheric phenomena. The walls have different heights and thickness defining an irregular polygon.

The two-week restoration project aims to repair and renovate the deck, masts, tubs and smokestacks of the Red Oak Victory as part of the Victory Ship Revival initiative.

The London Museum of Water and Steam is crowdfunding to re-open its 1867-built standpipe, the tallest in London and a unique Victorian landmark.

The Grade I listed North Wing at Barts Hospital, built in 1730-32, will open after extensive restoration work, welcoming the public beginning October 6, 2025.

One of the best films of 2024 has been given the Janus Contemporaries treatment, an interesting development that has sparked a bit of controversy recently.

St. Peter's Church, known locally as "the black church," stands in the heart of Thetford and dates to the 14th century, recognized as a Grade II listed site.

Popular stories this week include the restoration of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Memorial Arch, Midwood co-op listings, and updates on Brooklyn real estate and rentals.

After a five-month closure, the Eames House reopens to the public, offering access to the couple’s personal studio for the first time.

"This is a pivotal moment in the history of Kew. With sustainability at the core of our mission, this project exemplifies our commitment to safeguarding both the environment and cultural heritage."