Category: Restoration Techniques

Arkkitehdit NRT's restoration of Alvar Aalto's Helsinki landmark, Finlandia Hall, combines architectural heritage with new public spaces, providing a revitalized venue for events, dining and design. PhotosRiikka Kantinkoski & Tuomas Uusheimo Finnish studio Arkkitehdit NRT has completed a major renovation of Finlandia Hall, Alvar Aalto's legendary concert hall on the shores of Töölönlahti Bay in… Continue reading Aalto's Finlandia Hall restored – architecture today

The Louisville area is in the early stages of its first winter storm of the year. Snow is falling across the region and ice is expected later Sunday. With snow already falling and around 8 inches of snow accumulation expected in the metro, many people are looking for supplies and tools to deal with what's… Continue reading Will Home Depot and Lowes in Louisville be open during Sunday's winter storm?

ANDOVER – The park has one less war memorial these days as the World War I cannon has been removed from its location for much-needed restoration work. Christopher Kun, foreman with the Parks and Grounds Division of the Department of Public Works, said workers from both his department and the Forestry Division removed the cannon… Continue reading Parking cannon gets another facelift | Merrimack Valley

FBI agents find bomb-making materials in New Orleans bomber's home – CBS News Watch CBS News New Orleans is tightening security measures after the terrorist attack on New Year's Day that killed 14 people and injured dozens more. The city will host Super Bowl and Mardi Gras celebrations in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, investigators revealed… Continue reading FBI agents find bomb-making materials in the home of a New Orleans bomber

MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF/Gray News) – A popular child star of the 1990s was arrested in Myrtle Beach on New Year's Day. Police arrested Zachery Ty Bryan, who played eldest brother Brad Taylor on the hit TV show “Home Improvement,” according to jail records. He was charged with second-degree domestic violence. Zachery Ty Bryan(Source: JRLDC)… Continue reading 'Home Improvement' star arrested again

Open the audio article player From staff reports Lorraine Carli More than a third (36 percent) of home fires in the U.S. involving Christmas trees occur in January. Given this fire danger after the holidays, the National Fire Protection Association® Urges everyone to dispose of Christmas trees immediately after the holiday season. “As much as… Continue reading More than a third of all Christmas tree fires occur in January

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks during an interaction with the media in Srinagar Srinagar, January 2: Rejecting suggestions that his National Conference was under pressure to join the BJP-led NDA, Prime Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed optimism about the promises made by the Center to restore statehood to Jammu and Kashmir… Continue reading No pressure on us from Prime Minister or Interior Minister: CM Omar Abdullah

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Surrrrr-skreeek, whirr-skreek. Ka-thunk. Brown blocks appear in the middle of the bat. Engineers developed this machine, a mobile brick factory, to help rebuild a country. The war in Ukraine has devastated homes, hospitals and schools. Nic Matich and Blake Stacey watched from Australia as parts of Ukraine collapsed. They wanted to use their talents to… Continue reading Restoration brick by brick | God's world news

MANAWA (WLUK) — Water levels in Manawa Mill Pond have been low for months – drastically lower than they used to be. Last year, Scott Cornwell bought his retirement home right on Mill Pond. “We absolutely loved it when it was here and then we were right over it when we saw it break the… Continue reading Manawa residents speak out on plans to restore dam; Mayor says process is 'slow but sure'