Julia morgan-Her Life, Hearst Castle and Chapel of the ChimesViv S
The Presentation contains the early life of of Julia Morgan and the major projects she had during her lifetime.
it includes two major case studies:
1: Chapel of the Chimes
2: The Hearst Castle
Both have been described well in the presentation.
Baldasso Cortese Case Study | East Melbourne ResidenceBaldassoCortese
Away from public view, this project is an exercise in modernism that embodies the hidden character experienced within Melbourne’s inner city.
Drawing from Eastern philosophies of being at one with nature, we aimed to create a secluded home with a strong connection to its garden.
Service areas such as garage, laundry, water tanks and storage are buried below ground to make land available for private open space. Behind boundary walls, the living zones of the new extension are defined by a black frame with sliding glass panels blurring the boundary between the
garden and the living space within. Further containment of the site was created by wrapping the garden with a high fence and screen trees to create a secure and private open setting. The interiors have a restrained palette of natural materials to enhance the connection with nature.
The defining mass of the building sits as an elevated screened container, positioned to conceal the view of adjacent buildings beyond and protect the urban sanctuary within.
The famous American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright changed the way we build and the way we live. As an architect, Frank Lloyd Wright was known for many things, but perhaps his most famed characteristic was his exceptional attention to detail – in many of his projects, each furniture piece was designed specifically for its intended location.
Julia morgan-Her Life, Hearst Castle and Chapel of the ChimesViv S
The Presentation contains the early life of of Julia Morgan and the major projects she had during her lifetime.
it includes two major case studies:
1: Chapel of the Chimes
2: The Hearst Castle
Both have been described well in the presentation.
Baldasso Cortese Case Study | East Melbourne ResidenceBaldassoCortese
Away from public view, this project is an exercise in modernism that embodies the hidden character experienced within Melbourne’s inner city.
Drawing from Eastern philosophies of being at one with nature, we aimed to create a secluded home with a strong connection to its garden.
Service areas such as garage, laundry, water tanks and storage are buried below ground to make land available for private open space. Behind boundary walls, the living zones of the new extension are defined by a black frame with sliding glass panels blurring the boundary between the
garden and the living space within. Further containment of the site was created by wrapping the garden with a high fence and screen trees to create a secure and private open setting. The interiors have a restrained palette of natural materials to enhance the connection with nature.
The defining mass of the building sits as an elevated screened container, positioned to conceal the view of adjacent buildings beyond and protect the urban sanctuary within.
The famous American architect, Frank Lloyd Wright changed the way we build and the way we live. As an architect, Frank Lloyd Wright was known for many things, but perhaps his most famed characteristic was his exceptional attention to detail – in many of his projects, each furniture piece was designed specifically for its intended location.
This slideshow is enhanced content for the Fall 2013 Forum Journal (Study Abroad: Global Perspectives). Article: "New Buildings in Historic Settings: Recent Conservation Experience in England" by Steven W. Semes
To learn more about Preservation Leadership Forum and how you can become a member visit: www.PreservationLeadershipForum.org.
Elevations by European Building Materials showcases our products and services to architects, clients, contractors, developers and the self build market.
San Sebastian Church, in Quiapo, Manila a very old, special and historical Ch...Fergus Ducharme
This is a very UNIQUE and historic Church also situated in the Quiapo section of Manila. It is said to be the only steel church in Asia and one of its designers is world famous for at least two or perhaps three other project he participated in. The Garabit Viaduct in France, the Statue of Liberty in the USA and San Sebastian Church in Manila...you won't believe who it was. Read the full story.
Passive style of Architecture.
Designed by renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa.
Hotel located at Bentota Beach.
Designed as per the climate and location of site.
Sensitive Conversion of Fortifications presentation Oct17denizbeck
The event held in partnership with Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust (HBPT) looks at Former Defence establishments and regeneration of their heritage, focusing particularly on the South East Region’s experience of land disposal. The presentations considers the potential social, economic and environmental benefits of these redevelopments and share experience of defence site redevelopment and models of good sustainable practice.
introduction about louis kahn, his biography, projects of louis kahn, incomplete projects, description of awards, history of louis kahn, quotes of louis kahn, the yelle art gallery, kimbek art museum, fisher house, IIM ahmedabad, the national parlament.
This slideshow is enhanced content for the Fall 2013 Forum Journal (Study Abroad: Global Perspectives). Article: "New Buildings in Historic Settings: Recent Conservation Experience in England" by Steven W. Semes
To learn more about Preservation Leadership Forum and how you can become a member visit: www.PreservationLeadershipForum.org.
Elevations by European Building Materials showcases our products and services to architects, clients, contractors, developers and the self build market.
San Sebastian Church, in Quiapo, Manila a very old, special and historical Ch...Fergus Ducharme
This is a very UNIQUE and historic Church also situated in the Quiapo section of Manila. It is said to be the only steel church in Asia and one of its designers is world famous for at least two or perhaps three other project he participated in. The Garabit Viaduct in France, the Statue of Liberty in the USA and San Sebastian Church in Manila...you won't believe who it was. Read the full story.
Passive style of Architecture.
Designed by renowned Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa.
Hotel located at Bentota Beach.
Designed as per the climate and location of site.
Sensitive Conversion of Fortifications presentation Oct17denizbeck
The event held in partnership with Hampshire Buildings Preservation Trust (HBPT) looks at Former Defence establishments and regeneration of their heritage, focusing particularly on the South East Region’s experience of land disposal. The presentations considers the potential social, economic and environmental benefits of these redevelopments and share experience of defence site redevelopment and models of good sustainable practice.
introduction about louis kahn, his biography, projects of louis kahn, incomplete projects, description of awards, history of louis kahn, quotes of louis kahn, the yelle art gallery, kimbek art museum, fisher house, IIM ahmedabad, the national parlament.
Louis i kahn
Born February 20, 1901 on Saaremmaa Island in Kuressaare.
Kahn's Jewish parents immigrated to the United States in 1906.
His given name at birth was Itze-Leib Schmuilowsky but was changed upon arrival in the US.
Kahn's architecture is notable for its simple, platonic forms and compositions.
Through the use of brick and poured-in place concrete masonry, he developed a contemporary and monumental architecture that maintained a sympathy for the site.
While rooted in the International Style, Kahn's architecture was an amalgam of his Beaux Arts education and a personal aesthetic impulse to develop his own architectural forms.
Kahn received the AIA Gold Medal in 1971 and the RIBA Gold Medal in 1972.
Louis Kahn is considered one of the foremost architects of the late twentieth century.
On March 17, 1974, he died of a heart attack in a men's restroom in Pennsylvania Station in New York City.
Education/ Occupation
He attended the University of Pennsylvania and received his Bachelors degree in architecture at the age of 24.
After college, he worked as a senior draftsman in the office of Philadelphia City Architect John Molitor.
To find his inspiration, he traveled through Europe visiting castles and medieval strongholds in 1928, only 4 years after graduating.
He finally started his own firm in 1935.
While he still designed and worked as a design critic on the side, Louis became a professor of architecture at Yale school of Architecture.
Personal designs
Kahn created many unique an intricate buildings, but among his most memorable were…
* The Yale University Art gallery: 1951.
* The Jonas Salk institute for Biological Studies: 1965
* The Margaret Esherick house: 1961
* The National Assembly building: 1962
Luxury Property: Heath Hall, Bishops Avenue, LondonKnight Frank LLP
The restoration of this beautiful Grade II listed property has been a labour of love. My vision was to restore it to its former glory; remain faithful to its Classical, Arts and rafts and Scottish Baronial architecture and retain the ornate, period details that make the property so unique; but at the same time create a home that offers the ultimate in luxury living.
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I commissioned a team of 120 builders and master craftsmen to bring this property back to life, ensuring the work remained sympathetic to the existing architecture whilst updating and modernising the interior.
The work included extending the rear of the building to increase the living space from 19,000 sq ft to 27,000 sq ft and installing a state-of-the-art home automation system throughout.
The result is Heath Hall, a residence like no other in London. Steeped in history and located in a street renowned for its high profile, it offers an exceptional and unrivalled place to live.
Urbanrise Paradise on Earth - Unveiling Unprecedented Luxury in Exquisite Vil...JagadishKR1
Immerse yourself in the epitome of luxury living at Urbanrise Paradise on Earth. These opulent 4 BHK villas, nestled off the prestigious Kanakapura Road in Bangalore, redefine elegance and sophistication. With meticulous craftsmanship, breathtaking design, and unparalleled amenities, Urbanrise Paradise on Earth offers a sanctuary where every moment is infused with luxury and serenity. Experience a life of grandeur and indulgence at this exclusive residential enclave.
Referans Bahcesehir which is being constructed, in the center of the most regional destination as Bahçeşehir, shines out with its central location and unique landscape including social facilities such as a fitness center, sauna, sports facilities, children’s playground and recreational areas.
Not only drawing attention for immediate surroundings including commercial centers and private schools but also providing the easily accessible location with closeness to Tem Highway and connection roads, ongoing construction of 3rd Bridge Connection roads and Metro Projects
Bahcesehir is a rising value in the great city of Istanbul… Located at a new transportation junction in the northwest of the City… Located at such a spot that the access roads for the 3rd bridge and for the 3rd Airport will reach the region in 2016. The Marmaray and the Subway will extend all the way to Referans Bahcesehir respectively in 2018 and 2019.
465 flats and 34 stores are designed with an outstanding approach and arranged with a unique perspective offering the following options: 1 plus 1, 2 plus 1, 3 plus 1, 3.5 plus 1, 4 plus 1, and 4.5 plus 1. It is planned so as to safeguard you and your loved ones based upon a modern, technological safety approach. As you experience the joy and luxury here, you will be content and feet at ease.
It is worth seeing both inside and outside with heart-warming cafes, tasty restaurants and elegant stores… And it is ready to offer a vivacious social life with a warm and cozy space design.
A folding swimming pool and indoor swimming pools, playgrounds, Turkish bath, sauna… It has them all. Everything you need for your well-being and for having a pleasant time will be at your service. You simply need to align the rhythm of life with the rhythm of Referans Bahcesehir.
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Flat available for sale
Location- Tupudana, Ranchi
Savitri enclave
Area- 3BHK
Rate- 4000/sq.ft.
Super Build Up Area-1629 sq.ft.
Build-up area-1253 sq.ft.
Rate- 65lakh16k(approx)
Floor available- Flat available in all floor(G+12)
Balcony- 2
Washroom- 2
Parking - CAR PARKING
Amenities- Joggers track,temple, children's park,gym,banquet hall (5 Lakh)
Possession year (Handover year)- Dec 2025
Outside View from the apartment and flat balcony is very beautiful.
For more information contact AASHIYANA STAR PROPERTIES
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Investing In The US As A Canadian… And How To Do It RIGHT!! (feat. Erwin Szet...Volition Properties
=== Investing In The US As A Canadian… And How To Do It RIGHT!! (feat. Erwin Szeto) ===
Ever been curious about Real Estate Investing in the US?? At Volition, for the past 14 years, we have been focused on helping investors invest in over $250M of real estate and generate $100M of wealth in the Toronto market, but we are always open to learning more about other business models and learning from other investors.
The US has always been an intriguing market to invest in. But the US is a big place… if you’re interested in investing in the US, you probably have a lot of questions, like:
☑️ Specifically WHERE should you invest?
☑️ What are the best markets to invest in and why?
☑️ How much are property prices there?
☑️ What are the returns like?
☑️ What is cashflow like?
☑️ Compared to investing in Toronto or other cities in Ontario, what are the benefits / tradeoffs?
☑️ What ownership structure should I use?
☑️ What are the tax implications?
☑️ Can I get financing?
☑️ What are tenants like?
Enter Erwin Szeto, a longtime friend of Volition. Since 2005, Erwin Szeto and his team have navigated the challenging landscape of being landlords in Ontario. Now, they are shifting their focus and guiding their clients' investments toward the more landlord-friendly environment of the USA. This decision comes after assisting Canadian clients in transacting over $440,000,000 in income properties. Faced with issues like affordability constraints, tenant-friendly laws, rent control, and rental licensing in Canada, Erwin sees a clear opportunity in the U.S. Here, there is a significant influx of investments leading to the creation of high-paying manufacturing jobs. Erwin and his clients are poised to capitalize on these opportunities where landlord rights are stronger and there is no rent control.
To facilitate this transition, Erwin has partnered with and become a client of SHARE, a one-stop-shop U.S. Asset Manager. Founded by Canadians for Canadians, SHARE enables as passive an ownership experience as possible for landlords in the U.S., while still maintaining direct, 100% ownership.
Erwin is “Making Real Estate Investing Great Again”!!
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Sense Levent Kagithane Catalog - Listing TurkeyListing Turkey
Sense Levent offers a luxurious living experience in the heart of Istanbul’s vibrant Levent district.
This cutting-edge development seamlessly integrates modern design with natural elements, featuring live evergreen plants maintained by an advanced irrigation system, ensuring lush greenery year-round.
The building’s elegant ceramic balconies are both stylish and durable, enhancing the overall aesthetic and functionality. Residents can enjoy the 700m Sky Lounge, which provides breathtaking views of Istanbul and a perfect space to relax and unwind.
Sense Levent promotes a healthy and active lifestyle with a full gym, swimming pool, sauna, and steam room, all available in the building. The interiors are crafted with high-quality materials, ensuring a luxurious and inviting living space.
Designed with young professionals in mind, Sense Levent features 1+1 and 2+1 units with smart floor plans and balconies. The project promises high investment returns, with an expected annual return of 6.5-7%, significantly above Istanbul’s average ROI.
Located in the rapidly growing and highly desirable Levent area, the development benefits from ongoing urban regeneration projects. Its prime location offers proximity to shopping malls, municipal buildings, universities, and public transportation, adding immense value to your investment.
Early investors can take advantage of discounted units during the construction phase, with an expected capital appreciation of +45% USD upon completion. Property Turkey provides comprehensive rental management services, ensuring a seamless and profitable investment experience.
Additionally, robust legal support and significant tax advantages are available through Property Turkey’s licensed Real Estate Investment Fund. Levent is a dynamic urban hub, ideal for young professionals with its numerous corporate headquarters and shopping malls.
Sense Levent is more than just a residence; it’s a place where dreams and opportunities come to life. Contact us today to secure your place in this exclusive development and experience the best of Istanbul living. Sense Levent: Sense the Opportunity. Live the Dream.
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Elegant Evergreen Homes - Luxury Apartments Redefining Comfort in Yelahanka, ...JagadishKR1
Experience unmatched luxury at Elegant Evergreen Homes, offering exquisite 2, 3, and 4 BHK apartments in the serene locality of Yelahanka, Bangalore. These meticulously crafted homes blend modern design with timeless elegance, providing a harmonious living environment. Enjoy top-tier amenities and a prime location, making Elegant Evergreen Homes the ideal choice for discerning homeowners.
One FNG by Group 108 Sector 142 Noida Construction UpdateOne FNG
One FNG by Group 108 is launching a new commercial project in Sector 142 Noida. Office space and high street retail shops on the FNG and Noida Expressway. For more information visit the website https://www.onefng.com/
Lixin Azarmehr, a Los Angeles-based real estate development trailblazer, co-founded JL Real Estate Development (JL RED) in 2015 and serves as its CEO. Her expertise has propelled the firm to specialize in luxury residential and mixed-use commercial projects, with a portfolio that features upscale retail spaces and sophisticated care facilities.
Scanning tenants in NYC requires a thorough and compliant approach to ensure you find reliable renters. For a positive rental experience, consider hiring a property management service. Belgium Management LLC specializes in NYC rental property management and tenant relationship management. We prioritize tenant satisfaction, making us a trusted name in New York property management. Our dedicated team ensures tenants feel valued and supported throughout their lease.
Need MCA leads? No sweat! MCAs are great for small biz funding. Learn how to snag top-notch leads: businesses needing cash, with repayment ability, decision-makers, and accurate contacts. Use content, social ads, lead platforms, partnerships, and capture processes for quality leads.
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Omaxe Sports City Dwarka stands out as a premier residential and recreational destination, offering a blend of luxury and sports-centric living. Located in the thriving area of Dwarka, this project by Omaxe Limited is designed to cater to modern lifestyle needs while promoting a healthy, active living environment.
500 acres of brilliance await you here at Riverview City which offers modern living, effortless convenience, and a beautiful natural setting. It is a mega township by Magarpatta City in Loni Kalbhor, Pune. Enjoy easy access to work, schools, and fun while experiencing a perfect work-life balance.
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Presentation to Windust Meadows HOA Board of Directors June 4, 2024: Focus o...Joseph Lewis Aguirre
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Green Homes Islamabad offers beautifully designed 5, 8, and 10 Marla homes near the airport and motorway. Enjoy luxury, convenience, and high rental returns in a prime location.
Torun Center Residences Istanbul - Listing TurkeyListing Turkey
THERE IS LIFE IN ITS CENTER!
The most energetic spot of the city that will add utterly different pleasures to your life, with a park that will make Istanbul breathe, delighting indoor and outdoor bistros, cafes, restaurants, the brand-new Food Hall concept, where dozens of unique tastes are served together, market area, cinema, theater, fitness club, SPA and event venue...
All the pleasures that will enrich your lives are awaiting you on the most beautiful side of the city, at Torun Center Residences. In Mecidiyeköy, where the heart of Istanbul beats, business, life and entertainment opportunities are located at the exact center, at Torun Center, the most beautiful side of the city.
Penthouse apartments and different styles of flats from 1 + 1 to 4 + 1, from 100 to 425 square meters in a 42-story residence tower, have been designed for those who want to live in the center of magnificence. Torun Center is the redefinition of a better life with specially landscaped floor gardens, apartment options with private balconies, and automatic glass systems equipped with Trickle Ventilation that offers clean air comfort.
Business and life in the same place
Excellent service
Torun Center has many delightful details, from a swimming pool to sunbathing and resting terrace. With 24/7 concierge services, 24/7 security, valet, technical service, closed-circuit camera system (CCTV), central heating and cooling system, it makes your life easier.
Delightful details
The two-story Torun Center Lounge, with its indoor and outdoor seating areas, children's playroom, private dining and TV lounge, promises unforgettable memories to you and your loved ones with its unique Istanbul view.
Neighboring to the most pleasant square of Istanbul
A few steps from the Torun Center Residences, you can reach the city's most modern city square and open the doors of a quality city life. Torun Center Residences brings together on the same project the long-awaited city life for Istanbul and gourmet restaurants, cafes, gym and SPA, and state-of-the-art cinema and Artı Stage, hosting the most famous plays of the season.
Located at the intersection of alternative public transportation options such as the metro and Metrobus, Torun Center comes to the fore as the most accessible office for both sides of Istanbul. With a central location and rich transportation lines, Torun Center offices make life easier for employees and increase productivity.
Simpolo Tiles & Bathware
Tile ho,
toh Simpolo.
Since the first steps were taken in 1977, Simpolo Ceramics has carved its niche as a consistently growing organisation with unparalleled innovation and passion rooted in simplicity.
We endure gratification for every experience we offer, created to share something meaningful. It may not resonate with the majority, but that makes us a class apart. If only a handful were to understand the purpose of our existence, we would be proud to have found our believers. Rather, people with whom we can share our beliefs.
VISUALIZER
Design your space in your style with our very own Visualizer. Now, you can choose the tiles of your liking from our wide selection and see how they would look in a space. Select the tile from the multiple options and the visualiser will replace the surfaces in the image with the selected tiles. This way, instead of just your imagination, you can choose the tiles for your place by getting an actual picture of how they would look in a space. So, design your space the way you desire digitally and implement it in real life to get the best results!
You can also share this visualiser with others to help them design their space.
Committed to delighting customers with world-class ceramic products and services. Make Simpolo synonymous with the best quality and set new benchmarks of excellence for all stakeholders. Pursue best business practices with utmost integrity to make Simpolo an exciting organisation to work with, for vendors, channel partners, investors and employees alike.
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Rixos Tersane Istanbul Residences Brochure_May2024_ENG.pdfListing Turkey
Tersane Suites Residences is a luxurious real estate project located in the heart of Istanbul, next to the beautiful Golden Horn. This unique development offers hotel concept residences with Rixos management, making it the perfect choice for both homeowners and investors.
The Tersane Suites Residences offers a wide range of options, from studio apartments to spacious four-bedroom units, all designed to the highest standard. The suites are finished with high-quality materials and feature modern, open-plan living spaces, fully-equipped kitchens, and large balconies with stunning views of the city and sea.
One of the standout features of Tersane Suites Residences is the Rixos management, which provides a truly exclusive and upscale living experience. Residents will have access to a range of luxury amenities, including a fitness center, spa, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools. Plus, the on-site restaurants and cafes provide a taste of the local and international cuisine.
The Tersane Suites Residences also offers a great opportunity for investors, as it provides a rental guarantee program. This means that investors can enjoy a steady income stream, with the peace of mind that their property is being managed by a reputable and experienced team.
The location of Tersane Suites Residences is also unbeatable, with easy access to the city’s main transportation links and within close proximity to the historic center, making it the perfect base for exploring all that Istanbul has to offer.
BricknBolt Understanding Load-Bearing Walls and Their Structural Support in H...BrickAndBolt
Load-bearing walls are the backbone of any home construction, providing crucial structural support that carries the weight of the house above. For companies like Brick and Bolt Mysore and Bricknbolt Faridabad, understanding and properly implementing these elements are key to constructing safe and durable buildings.
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ULX Oct 09
1. ulx
Recycled Religious Buildings
ron nyren
When changing demographics, declining rates by adapting them for new uses, whether by provid-
New uses—ranging from of observance, or economic forces cause a religious ing multifamily housing or by hosting cultural, retail,
a climbing center to a facility to go dark, a vital resource is lost. Because recreational, or nonprofit functions—all of which also
the buildings often have long histories and significant bring people together.
bookstore—transform architecture, demolishing them furthers the erasure.
Around the globe, however, organizations and Ron nyRen is a freelance architecture and urban design writer based in the
historic houses of worship. individuals have found ways to save these structures San Francisco Bay Area.
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1. Brownstones at Derbyshire
CLeveLanD HeigHts, oHio
Nicknamed the “Red Door Church,” the 1930s Gothic-style First English architects restored historic details such as oak woodwork and
Lutheran Church of Cleveland Heights, Ohio, became vacant when the limestone masonry and preserved original stained-glass windows.
congregants disbanded in 2002. Local developer Derbyshire Partners, LLC, The project also included the addition of three new one-bedroom
acquired the property and brought in GSI Architects of Cleveland, with carriage-house units over a series of enclosed garages as well
Scott M. Dimit as project designer, to transform the site into multifamily as 12 townhouses organized around courtyards (above left). In
residences. With the insertion of two upper floors, the church itself now memory of the old church building’s distinctive feature, all of the
contains five vertical townhouses (above right). Wherever possible, the entry doors in the development are painted red.
3. 2. Glebe Lofts
toronto, ontario, CanaDa
In Toronto’s residential neighborhood of Riverdale, the Riverdale
Presbyterian Church started out in a 1912 building designed by
Toronto architect J. Wilson Gray. As the congregation grew, the
church added an expansion to the south in 1920. In more recent
years, however, that growth has reversed, so the congregation
reverted to the original structure and sold the newer portion to
local developer Mitchell & Associates.
The interior of the red brick Gothic Revival structure was divided
into 32 condominiums. Each unit has at least two stories and a
private balcony, garden, or rooftop terrace. On the third level, the
original vaulted ceilings and exposed ceiling trusses remain, com-
plemented by new skylights. Parking is placed underground, and
a subway stop is close by. The project was completed in 2003.
AlAn ADAms
4. 3. Josaphat Arts Hall
CLeveLanD, oHio
Paintings and sculpture are now on view in the former nave of the 1915 Saint
Josaphat Catholic Church. The parish moved out in 1998, unable to finance
the continued upkeep of the deteriorating structure. Local art gallery owner
Alenka Banco purchased the building in 2001 and renamed it the Josaphat
Arts Hall. Located in the St. Clair–Superior neighborhood close to Cleveland’s
downtown, the edifice required extensive restoration, including installation of
a new roof, repair of the ceiling and woodwork, addition of new landscaping
and lighting, and replacement of the front doors.
Opened in 2005, Banco’s Convivium33 gallery showcases the work of
northern Ohio artists. Spaces that once served as the nunnery and the rec-
tory are now leased out as arts business studios, which hold classes and
JosAphAt Arts hAll
workshops. Appropriately enough, one of the businesses is a stained-glass
designer. Banco also rents out the nave for community and private events,
such as wedding receptions, fundraisers, and nonprofit functions.
5. 4. Kolumba, Art Museum of the Archdiocese of Cologne
CoLogne, germany
During World War II, bombs destroyed almost all of Cologne’s historic city
center, including most of the Gothic Saint Kolumba Church. In the 1950s,
the Archdiocese of Cologne transformed the church’s ruins into a memorial
garden. When archaeologists unearthed Roman, Gothic, and medieval ruins
on the site, a roof was added to shield them from the elements.
Seeking a better protective solution—and a place to house a collection
of religious art ranging from antiquity to contemporary times—the archdio-
cese commissioned Atelier Zumthor of Haldenstein, Switzerland, to design a
museum that would incorporate the ruins. Zumthor built the facility on the
same ground plan as the Saint Kolumba Church, integrating the old walls
into new ones of gray brick.
A band of open brickwork lets light, air, and street noise filter into the
tall-ceilinged ground-floor space, which encloses the older ruins as well as a
chapel built during the 1950s. The two floors above the ground level contain
hélène Binet
exhibition rooms. The project was completed in 2007.
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5. Manchester Climbing Centre
manCHester, engLanD
A group of local mountain climbers, including well-known competition climber John
Dunne, were looking for a place to establish a climbing center in Manchester, England.
They found a home in the vacant 19th-century Saint Benedict’s Church in the city’s
district of Ardwick, which the Diocese of Manchester had declared redundant in 2002
because of low numbers of parishioners. An emergency grant from English Heritage,
the U.K. government’s statutory adviser
on the historic environment, helped
fund repairs to the roof and leadwork.
The Manchester Climbing Centre
opened in 2005 as one of Europe’s largest
climbing centers. Its high vaulted ceiling
allowed for the installation of a climbing
wall 66 feet (20 m) tall. Because the
edifice is listed on the English Heritage
Buildings at Risk register, all alterations
had to be reversible, so the climbing
wall is freestanding. A café and climbing
equipment store occupy the mezzanine
DAviD simmonite
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level. The center also leases a meeting/
activity room to community and chari-
table groups.
7. 6. Mason Lofts
oak Park, iLLinois
In 1906, a congregation of Presbyterians built a
small church in Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chi-
cago. Twenty years later, the congregation erected
a larger church on the same lot. The smaller build-
ing eventually went on to house a Masonic lodge
for more than three decades until the late 1980s,
when it became vacant and remained so for a
dozen years. Then local resident Peter Robinson
purchased the structure and obtained a zoning
variance to reconfigure it into four residential units
with underground parking.
Architect David Seglin of HSP/Ltd. in Chicago
added a mezzanine level, skylights, and roof
terrace gardens. Reinforcing the ground level’s
subfloor beams enabled excavation to create
underground parking for six cars. Other work
includes roof and exterior wall repairs. To provide
sufficient insulation without disrupting the historic
facades, interior storm windows were discreetly
tucked behind the original windows, which were
DAviD A. seglin
restored. The project was completed in 2004. The
site’s larger 1920s church currently hosts services
for Our Lady Immaculate Church.
9. 8. National Center for the
Preservation of Democracy
Los angeLes, CaLifornia
The Nishi Hompa Hongwanji Temple in downtown
Los Angeles has a layered history: built in 1925,
the Buddhist temple originally served as a reli-
gious, cultural, and social center for the city’s Little
Tokyo neighborhood. The facility’s ornate architec-
ture incorporates elements of a Japanese temple
with Middle Eastern influences. Later, the building
was put to use as a staging area during the intern-
ment of Japanese Americans in 1942. In 1987, the
Japanese American National Museum took up
residence; 12 years later, it expanded into a new
adjoining structure.
The National Center for the Preservation of
Democracy, a nonprofit institution affiliated with
the museum, opened in the former temple in 2005
with the goal of fostering education and dialogue
about democracy. Local firm Levin & Associates
Architects adapted the historic spaces to house
exhibitions and workshops and designed an addi-
tion that includes a new main entrance and the
tom Bonner
200-seat Democracy Forum. Clad in metal and
glass curtain wall, the addition provides a con-
temporary contrast to the historic structure while
emphasizing transparency and accessibility.
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9. Selexyz Dominicanen Bookstore
maastriCHt, tHe netHerLanDs
In Maastricht, the Netherlands, a 13th-century Dominican
church is now a bookstore. Since the late 18th century, the
structure had served various secular purposes, such as a
bicycle storage space, city archive, and annual carnival loca-
tion, until the Boekhandels Groep Nederland (BGN), head-
quartered in Houten, the Netherlands, initiated the idea to
transform it into a bookstore. Architecture firm Merkx+Girod of
Amsterdam, which had already designed two bookstores for
BGN, was asked to redesign the church interior and provide
13,000 square feet (1,200 sq m) of retail space. The catch:
the building offered only 8,100 square feet (750 sq m) of floor
area. Instead of adding a second floor, which would have
diminished the architectural quality of the space, the designers
inserted a stand-alone, multilevel, walk-in bookcase along the
right side of the nave. Stairs and an elevator allow browsers to s AlDershoff/merkx+giroD
reach the higher shelves and to view the architecture and the
ceiling paintings dating back as far as the 1300s. The bookstore
was completed in 2007.
11. 10. Union Project
PittsbUrgH, PennsyLvania
The turn-of-the-century Union Baptist Church at the intersection of Pittsburgh’s High-
land Park and East Liberty neighborhoods had seen better days: there were holes in
the roof and almost all of the stained-glass windows were broken. But 11 young Men-
nonites participating in a voluntary service program saw potential for the building to
once again serve as a community resource. In 2001, they formed a nonprofit organiza-
tion called the Union Project. With a design grant from the Community Design Center
of Pittsburgh, the Union Project and the Highland Park Community Development Cor-
poration brought in local firm Desmone &
Associates Architects to develop a plan to
renovate the structure to provide offices,
meeting and performance space, and
artist studios.
In addition to renting space for com-
munity use, the building hosts a produc-
tion pottery company employing high
school youth as well as a café that trains
youth aging out of foster care. Repairing
the stained glass would have cost an
estimated $1 million, so the organization
offered stained-glass restoration classes,
with volunteers learning skills while
ion proJect stAff
repairing the church windows. UL
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