Listing rules challenged

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A campaign to stop alterations to a modern building in London, England, illustrates the problems of protecting contemporary architecture. There is opposition to plans to alter the Brunswick Centre in Bloomsbury that was designed and built in the 1960s and 1970s. Protection can only be given if the building is listed as having historic and artistic merit. At present listing only applies to buildings over 30 years old and only 29 post-war buildings are currently listed. Efforts are being made to change the criteria for contemporary architecture.

20th century AD, Architecture, Modern, Modern architecture

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Putting an interior into an empty Vanbrugh

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The architect, Vanbrugh built the Kingsweston Estate near Bristol, England between 1712 and 1717. The estate comprises a house, gardens and additional buildings and had been neglected for many years. The most dilapidated building, the Brewhouse, has been restored and converted into living accomodation by Niall Phillips Architects. One wing was completely rebuilt using the original stone while the interior has been converted to provide spacious accomodation in a simple style. The project cost 280,000 pounds sterling.

Architecture

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Using technology to save Soane

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Sir John Soane's Museum, London, England is under restoration. The curator, Peter Thornton and architect, Julian Harrap are collaborating to reproduce the building as Soane originally designed it. In a five-phase programme of structural repairs and interior refurbishment, the facade, glazing and roof of the early 19th Cenutry buildings have been repaired. An innovative combination of new and traditionally made materials is being used. The result will be a museum worthy of the architect, Soane.

London, England, Museums

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