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Design Trends: The New Remodeling of Homes in Barcelona

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Reforma en Sants, Un oasis en el corazón del Poblenou, Departamento THE DUKE, Reforma de vivienda en la calle Calabria. Montaje con fotografías de reformas en Barcelona. Image via ArchDaily Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest WhatsApp Or https://www.archdaily.com/986422/design-trends-the-new-remodeling-of-homes-in-barcelona Nowadays, the integral reform of flats in Barcelona is one of the most common activities for both freelance architects and local architectural studios. This is not surprising in a city with more than 4,000 years of history in which there is a lot of buildings and little room for new construction. Although the pandemic, along with the implementation of ‘working from…Continue Reading

Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium renovation timeline announced

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No changes will be made to the “overall operation” of football games in the stadium, although they will be impacted by construction. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Athletics announced updated plans and timelines for the renovations for Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium in a press release on Monday, March 18. Memphis Athletics said they are working alongside the University’s Auxiliary Services Foundation toward a $220 million renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, which they will approach in phases. They said working in phases will allow them to “move forward in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner possible,” as they will get…Continue Reading

Jefferson’s Le Barn Doors Open After Nine Years of Renovation, Challenges

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The interior of Le Barn, in Jefferson, is spacious and bright, with lofty beams and rafters and some rustic decor. (Molly Rains photo) The landmark Jefferson building and events venue Le Barn is fully operational and ready for the 2024 season, business owner Marie Lindsey, of Jefferson, said on Wednesday, March 13. The news comes after continuous challenges and permitting struggles have kept the business from opening its doors fully for nearly a decade. Lindsey credited her determined mindset, encapsulated by the words on that paper sign, with getting her to this point after nine years of work. Le Barn,…Continue Reading

City snubs Squire & Partners’ Custom House plans | News

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Show Fullscreen Squire & Partners’ proposals to convert the capital’s grade I-listed Custom House into a 200-room hotel have been formally rejected by the City of London ahead of a planning inquiry that is due to kick off in January. Members of the City of London’s Planning and Transportation Committee this week voted unanimously to refuse the application, drawn up for Cannon Capital Developments and Globalgem Hotels. Officers opposed the scheme on the grounds that Squires’ proposals did not represent a high enough standard of design for the large neo-classical building, which has served as a base for HM Revenue…Continue Reading

Kampala House | 2022 – Global Design News

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Kampala, Uganda Architects: Marc Thorpe Design Lead Architect: Marc Thorpe Design Team: Jjuuko Kwagala, Jacob Bek, and Gretel Uribe Campos Client: Échale International and Stage Six Visualizations: Truetopia Project Description “We believe in an architecture of responsibility.” – Marc Thorpe Marc Thorpe Design partners with Stage Six and Échale International to develop sustainable, ecologically responsible housing in Uganda, East Africa. According to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics, Uganda has a deficit of 2.1 million housing units, growing at a rate of 200,000 units a year. By 2030, the deficit isexpected to reach three million units. The goal is to provide…Continue Reading

Airbnb Ventures into House Design

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Models. Image Courtesy of Samara/Backyard Share Share Facebook Twitter Mail Pinterest WhatsApp Or https://www.archdaily.com/923769/airbnb-ventures-in-the-conception-of-houses With an aim to become a company that also offers houses, not just housing, Airbnb is venturing into the creation of prototypes of homes. Through Samara, its future-oriented product design team, and the Backyard initiative, new ideas are tested, new ways of living and experiencing the sheltered space are explored. Following the pioneering footsteps of Airbnb, and challenging conventional thinking, Backyard is questioning the potential of space and trying to find concrete answers to apply to architecture and construction. In fact, “Backyard investigates how buildings can…Continue Reading

Brian Orser Arena’s extensive renovations set to start next month

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‘Much-needed renovation’ will require arena to close this April and reopen for the 2025-2026 ice season, officials say NEWS RELEASECITY OF ORILLIA************************The Brian Orser Arena will soon be undergoing extensive renovations aimed at updating and enhancing the arena’s facilities, systems and user experience. It is anticipated that Brian Orser Arena will close this April and reopen for the 2025-2026 ice season. “The much-needed renovation of Brian Orser Arena will add 20-to-25 years to the life of the arena and provide a more accessible, greener and energy-efficient facility for our residents and user groups,” said Mayor Don McIsaac. “While adjustments are…Continue Reading

5 ways the Hellems renovation is reducing the building’s environmental impact | CU Boulder Today

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Published: March 26, 2024 The Hellems Arts and Sciences building renovation is ongoing, and the project includes multiple aspects designed to reduce the building’s environmental impact: The Energy Use Intensity (EUI), or the amount of energy used in a building per square foot annually, in Hellems is projected to decrease by 68% even with the addition of air conditioning. The building will have a new high-efficiency mechanical system designed to accommodate the campus’s future conversion to a low-temperature hot-water heating system. Increased thermal performance: The building will have triple-pane high-efficiency windows, increased insulation in the walls and roof and local,…Continue Reading