Topic

History & Heritage

Architectural history, movements and the conservation and reuse of existing buildings.

Heritage & Conservation Adaptive Reuse

History & Heritage projects (60)

Modern two-story house with concrete exterior, balcony, and large windows, surrounded by plants.

Lee House

Candalepas Associates

Sydney, Australia

A contemporary reinterpretation of a 1850s fisherman's cottage, blending traditional and modern forms.

Residential Steel Timber

Stone building with a pitched roof and two doors in a rural landscape.

Casa Mínima

Estudio Mínima

Spain

Casa Mínima is a sensitive rehabilitation of a traditional Pasiego cabin in Cantabria, transforming it into a contemporary dwelling while preserving its vernacu…

Residential Heritage & Conservation Rural Architecture

Modern building with large glass windows and flat roof, surrounded by landscaped greenery.

Ernsting’s Campus

David Chipperfield Architects

Germany

A transformative expansion of Ernsting’s headquarters into a cohesive working campus, integrating new architectural forms with a landscaped park.

Pavilions & Installations Industrial & Infrastructure Offices & Workplaces

Historic building with arched windows, people walking and cycling in front.

Hauptpost . Basel

Herzog & de Meuron

Basel, Switzerland

The Hauptpost Basel project by Herzog & de Meuron revitalizes a historic post office, integrating it into the urban fabric with restored spatial flow and public…

Offices & Workplaces Urban Design Heritage & Conservation

Modern building with red-pigmented concrete facade and large glass windows, adjacent to a neutral-colored structure.

Vila do Bispo Museum

spaceworkers

Menorca, Spain

A striking architectural intervention preserving local identity while introducing a bold new volume.

Offices & Workplaces Museums Galleries & Exhibition Spaces

Modern gallery extension with minimalist design and people in a rainy courtyard.

Project Domani | National Gallery’s Extension

Kengo Kuma and Associates

London, United Kingdom

Kengo Kuma and Associates' design for the National Gallery's extension in London redefines the museum's future with a new wing for an expanded collection.

Galleries & Exhibition Spaces Civic & Public Buildings Museums

Circular open-air theater with tiered seating, surrounded by trees and overlooking the sea.

Theater in the Santa Clotilde Gardens

scob

Lloret de Mar, Spain

An open-air theatre in the historic Santa Clotilde Gardens, harmonizing with the Mediterranean landscape.

Theatres & Concert Halls Mediterranean Architecture Landscape Architecture

Room interior with cylindrical structures and curtains.

The Well-Tempered House

EMI Architekt*innen

Regensdorf, Switzerland

A transformative approach to converting office buildings into residential spaces, emphasizing cost-effective solutions and seasonal adaptability.

Offices & Workplaces Residential Adaptive Reuse

Modern building with glass windows and red metal framework on rooftop surrounded by trees.

First Machine Tool Factory . Tianjin

CM Design

Tianjin, China

Transformation of Tianjin's industrial heritage into a vibrant urban park, integrating technology, culture, and commerce.

Museums Commercial Buildings Parks & Public Spaces

Modern building with sloped roof, large windows, surrounded by greenery and outdoor seating.

Maison de quartier . Geneva

brenabrenas . Mora Millan

Geneva, Switzerland

A timber structure envelops an existing building, creating diverse outdoor spaces with reused materials.

Community Centres Timber Sustainability

Street view of a modern building with copper facade next to traditional buildings.

Renovation and Extension of Meeresmuseum

Reichel Schlaier Architekten

Stralsund, Germany

A harmonious blend of historic and contemporary architecture revitalizes the German Oceanographic Museum in Stralsund.

Museums Sustainability Heritage & Conservation

Exterior view of a white building with a red base and rectangular windows, surrounded by trees.

Sa Nau . Eivissa

atzur arquitectura

Eivissa, Spain

A military pavilion transformed into a multifunctional building emphasizing openness and adaptability.

Galleries & Exhibition Spaces Offices & Workplaces Adaptive Reuse

Interior with red walls, a doorway to an ornate room, a sword in a case, and wall sconces.

La Casa del Pirata

Raúl Sánchez

Mataró, Spain

Refurbishment of a 19th-century privateer's house in Mataró, blending historical elements with contemporary design.

Residential Heritage & Conservation

Modern theater building with blackened steel facade and large windows, reflected in icy water, surrounded by snowy trees.

The New Contemporary Theatre in Łasztownia

Obok . SAAW

Szczecin, Poland

A theatre that transforms Szczecin's industrial past into a transparent stage for the city.

Theatres & Concert Halls Civic & Public Buildings Parks & Public Spaces

Modern building with 'DRUCKEREI' sign and exterior staircase, surrounded by trees and people in a public square.

Square and Garden, Solothurn

EM2N Architekten

Solothurn, Switzerland

A mixed-use urban fragment in Solothurn, organized around a public square and a shared garden, integrating a transformed industrial building.

Mixed-Use Buildings Parks & Public Spaces Urban Design

Restored hydraulic structure with a shallow pond and central walkway, surrounded by trees and buildings.

Recovering an Obsolete Hydraulic Structure for the Town’s People

Gallego Arquitectura

Reus, Spain

A thoughtful intervention by Gallego Arquitectura revives the Bassa Nova pond in Reus, transforming it into a safe, recreational urban space.

Sports & Recreation Heritage & Conservation Landscape Architecture

Exterior view of a modern two-story house with a garden and pool.

La Casita Hedonista

Fabrizio Pugliese Arquitectos + Ohio Estudio

Buenos Aires, Argentina

A vibrant renovation and expansion of a Buenos Aires PH, blending historic elements with modern design and a vivid chromatic palette.

Residential Interiors Heritage & Conservation

Building with timber-frame extension and balconies surrounded by greenery and climbing plants.

Courtyardhouse Extension Bläsiring

squadra

Basel, Switzerland

A timber-frame extension in Basel's heritage-listed ensemble, preserving commercial ground use.

Commercial Buildings Residential Heritage & Conservation

Outdoor area with modern architecture, featuring a grid-patterned roof, tables, chairs, and greenery.

Museum And Learning Centre

OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen

Tokyo, Japan

A thoughtful integration of architecture within a historic Japanese garden, blending cultural heritage with modern public engagement.

Retail Civic & Public Buildings Museums

Demolition of a multi-story parking structure with spiral ramp and excavators in an urban area.

Car Parks in Bahrain Facing Demolition

Christian Kerez

Muharraq, Bahrain

The car parks in Muharraq, designed by Christian Kerez, are set for demolition as part of a redevelopment plan for the historic city center.

Urban Design Heritage & Conservation

Street view of a building with a white facade and vertical windows, surrounded by trees.

Carter’s House

Nidus

Düsseldorf, Germany

Carter’s House in Düsseldorf is a sensitive renovation by Nidus, blending historical layers with contemporary interventions.

Residential Timber Heritage & Conservation

Three-story beige residential building with balconies and vertical windows on a street corner.

Planas i Casals – Triomf

Sau taller d’Arquitectura

Badalona, Spain

A sensitive rehabilitation of early 20th-century houses in Badalona, transforming them into a modern residential building while preserving historical elements.

Residential Steel Heritage & Conservation

Brick building with modern extension and people walking nearby.

La Teixonera Civic Centre

harquitectes

Barcelona, Spain

The transformation of the Bòbila de la Teixonera into a civic centre preserves its architectural heritage while enhancing community engagement.

Cultural Buildings Civic & Public Buildings Heritage & Conservation

Renovated building with historic facade and modern glass extension, garden with green chairs and trees.

Hasenheide 13

David Chipperfield Architects

Berlin, Germany

A former ballroom in Berlin transformed into a gallery by David Chipperfield Architects, featuring a new annex.

Galleries & Exhibition Spaces Heritage & Conservation