Tag: Victorian
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Victorian hallway ideas that transform narrow entryways
Victorian hallways might be narrow, but what they lack in width they more than make up for in period charm. With original cornicing, geometric floor tiles, high ceilings, and beautifully panelled staircases, these spaces offer a wealth of design potential just waiting to be unlocked. Whether you’re renovating a Victorian house or updating a period…
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McAlpine to revamp England’s largest Victorian water tower
The specialist heritage arm of Sir Robert McAlpine has been appointed for a £6m restoration of the largest surviving Victorian municipal water tower in England. The Balkerne Water Tower in Colchester, known locally as ‘Jumbo’, was built in 1882 using around 1.25 million bricks and 142 tonnes of cast iron. It was decommissioned in 1984.…
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Victorian semi transformed by a unique French-farmhouse style extension
Homeowners, Holly and François-Xavier, were renting in a conservation area of southwest London when they began looking for their first home. “We weren’t necessarily hoping to buy on the same road, but this house came up for sale,” says Holly. “It needed work, but was within our budget and had great potential.” The semi-detached Victorian…
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A tale of two homes: Victorian home meets modern design
A mid 19th-century villa in Battersea has been transformed into a distinctive dual-home property that brings together traditional architecture and contemporary design. Located in the Westbridge Road Conservation Area, the project includes the renovation of the original villa and the construction of a new, architect-designed ancillary home in the garden. Designed by award-winning architects the…
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A tale of two homes: Victorian home meets modern design
A mid 19th-century villa in Battersea has been transformed into a distinctive dual-home property that brings together traditional architecture and contemporary design. Located in the Westbridge Road Conservation Area, the project includes the renovation of the original villa and the construction of a new, architect-designed ancillary home in the garden. Designed by award-winning architects the…
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Kier to build replacement for Scotland’s largest Victorian prison
Rebecca Boundy, public sector director at Kier Construction, said: “Using the latest techniques and modern methods of construction, we will harness the very best of our team’s significant experience in the justice sector to provide a high-quality, more efficient prison for Scotland which has rehabilitation at its core.” View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Video | Balfour partnership upgrades track in narrow Victorian tunnel
The Central Rail Systems Alliance – a partnership between Network Rail, Balfour Beatty, Atkins and TSO – has completed a complex track renewal through a narrow Victorian railway tunnel on the West Coast Main Line. Engineers began working on New Year’s Eve to replace 400m of railway line through the Northchurch Tunnel between Berkhamsted and…