Television producer Calista Hill shares her unique experience of being the sole tenant in a newly restored, eight-unit historic brownstone, detailing how a chance encounter led to her rental. Her TikTok videos of the empty building went viral, sparking online speculation about ghosts.
Master carpenters in Japan use a 1,000-year-old woodworking technique called kigumi to repair centuries-old temples without modern nails. This method involves precisely carved wooden joints that fit together like puzzle pieces, offering structural advantages against earthquakes and humidity.
Japanese master carpenters use the ancient kigumi woodworking technique, involving precisely carved wooden joints, to repair centuries-old temples without modern nails. This method offers practical advantages, enhancing structural integrity against earthquakes and weather, and promoting sustainability.
Switzerland has a decades-long practice of relocating historic buildings instead of demolishing them to make way for new development. A prime example is Zurich's 19th-century MFO building, which was moved 60 meters to preserve its industrial heritage.
Hong Kong plans to develop more heritage attractions, combining historic buildings with cultural experiences, following the success of the Yau Ma Tei police station exhibition. Tourism chief Rosanna Law identified Haw Par Mansion as a future major development.
Hong Kong's heritage advisers have endorsed designating the nearly 180-year-old Hung Shing Temple and the city's only mosque, located inside Stanley Prison, as statutory monuments. The Antiquities Advisory Board proposed the upgrade to the highest tier of legal heritage protection, with most members agreeing the sites reflect the historical presence of minority groups.
Hong Kong's Antiquities and Monuments Office proposes statutory monument status for Hung Shing Temple (1847-1852) in Wan Chai and the Stanley Mosque within Stanley Prison, both currently Grade 1 historic buildings, citing significant heritage value.
Officials assure that the FIFA Fan Fest in Mexico City's Zócalo will not affect historic buildings like the Metropolitan Cathedral, as structures will not be anchored to them. Measures are in place for public safety and heritage protection.
London is witnessing a trend of repurposing historic buildings, including former police stations, courthouses, and churches, into high-end restaurants and hotels, blending past architecture with modern dining experiences.
