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House of black gold

December 8, 2016

The Clarke Estate was a testament to progressive Southern Californian ideals, until it was obscured by an oil field.

http://la.curbed.com/2016/12/8/13824608/irving-gill-clarke-estate-los-angeles-architecture

6 Tips to Document Historic Details Before They Disappear

December 6, 2016

Documenting architectural details is essential to ensuring the long-term preservation of any historic structure. Here are six tips for how to do it right.

https://savingplaces.org/stories/6-tips-to-document-historic-details-before-they-disappear#.WOViL7GZMsl

15 historic villages that take you back in time

December 2, 2016

A global survey showcasing the beauty of traditional architecture.

http://www.curbed.com/2016/12/2/13818078/architecture-preservation-historic-village-heritage

Behold This Huge Interactive Map of D.C.’s Historic Buildings

December 1, 2016

It took the city’s office of historic preservation more than 15 years to make, covers 127,000 buildings, and it’s still not quite finished.

http://www.citylab.com/design/2016/12/interactive-map-of-dc-historic-buildings/509360/

Little-known artist colony helps redefine concept of preservation

November 27, 2016

It’s the sort of place that until recently would have been torn down, consigned to memories.

http://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Preserving-old-art-colony-in-the-woods-as-a-10638986.php#photo-11856374

Inside Hawaii’s modernist masterpieces

November 21, 2016

Architect Val Ossipoff was a pioneer on the islands, but his work isn’t widely known on the mainland.

http://www.curbed.com/2016/11/21/13679982/hawaii-modern-architecture-val-ossipoff

The Enduring Power of Soviet Architecture

November 20, 2016

We look at several iconic Soviet structures, from skyscrapers to workers’ clubs to an unbuilt ode to Marx.

https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy-editorial-the-icons-of-communist-architecture

The U.S. Capitol Dome Restoration is Complete

November 15, 2016

The renovations to the U.S. Capitol dome and rotunda have been successfully completed as part of the two-and-a-half-year-long Capitol Dome Restoration Project.

http://www.architectmagazine.com/design/the-us-capitol-dome-restoration-is-complete_o

‘Communitism’ Aims to Restore a Historic Athens Neighborhood

November 15, 2016

A community-led approach to historic restoration focuses on crumbling 19th century buildings.

http://www.citylab.com/cityfixer/2016/11/athens-greece-historic-houses-metaxourgeio-preservation-communitism/507602/

Italy’s Lesser Known UNESCO World Heritage Sites

November 14, 2016

From the awe-inspiring Dolomites to the fairy-tale village of Alberobello, discover Italy’s road less traveled.

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/destinations/europe/italy/lesser-known-unesco-world-heritage-sites-italy/

Leonardo Da Vinci’s St John the Baptist back on view at the Louvre after a thorough—but careful—cleaning

November 9, 2016

The ten-month project faced “major media pressure” because of earlier restorations of the artist’s work at the museum.

http://theartnewspaper.com/news/conservation/leonardo-da-vinci-s-st-john-the-baptist-back-on-view-at-the-louvre-after-a-thorough-but-careful-clea/

7 Insurance Tips for Historic Home Owners

November 8, 2016

These seven tips will help lower your premiums and ensure your historic house is fully protected.

https://savingplaces.org/stories/7-insurance-tips-for-historic-home-owners#.WOVZXbGZMsl