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2 Hudson Square: A New Landmark in New York City’s Architectural Landscape

Construction Daily News

Historical Background Hudson Square has a rich history shaped by its location and development. With Varick Street running through the area, the modifications aimed to support commercial development while preserving historical elements. LEED focuses on energy efficiency, water conservation, and reduced carbon emissions.

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TIMELESS ELEGANCE RESTORED: CUPA PIZARRAS NATURAL SLATE HELPS REVIVE 19TH CENTURY RECTORY IN STUNNING REDEVELOPMENT

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Matthew Groom of Brierley Groom Architects specified the Spanish natural slate as it was in keeping with the original character of the building and the surrounding architecture. This obligation to preserve the unique and distinctive environment played an important part in the conversion.

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The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings

BDC Network

The responsibility of adapting historic university buildings 0 qpurcell Thu, 07/06/2023 - 10:44 Adaptive Reuse Shepley Bulfinch's David Whitehill, AIA, believes the adaptive reuse of historic university buildings is not a matter of sentimentality but of practicality, progress, and preservation.

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Virginia office complex achieves urban integration with inventive design

Construction Specifier

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness.

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Virginia office complex achieves multiple goals with inventive design

Construction Specifier

A mixed-use office development in Charlottesville, Virginia, seamlessly integrates into a prominent site within the city’s historic Downtown Mall district. The building’s stepped facade helps it conform to contextual scale and attain energy and water conservation, as well as occupant health and wellness.

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Oak Frame Kitchen Extension: Enhancing Your Home with Timeless Elegance

UK Construction Blog

Oak frame kitchen extensions are particularly valued for the way they harmoniously merge the old with the new, lending themselves to a vast array of architectural styles and personal preferences. Especially for a barn conversion or building an extension within conservation areas, there may be specific limitations to consider.

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Oak Conservatory Kits: Your Ultimate Guide to Elegant Home Extensions

UK Construction Blog

Design Options: Bespoke : Tailored designs to fit specific dimensions and architectural styles. Types of Oak Conservatories Oak conservatories come in various styles such as traditional, Victorian, and contemporary designs, as well as bespoke orangeries that merge classic architecture with modern living spaces.