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Major renovation planned for Athens’ archaeological museum

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Greece’s Culture Ministry announced plans Wednesday for a major renovation of the National Archaeological Museum, expanding exhibition space at the Athens site that houses what is considered the most important collection of Greek antiquities in the world.

The project, expected to last four years, will be led by the British architect Sir David Chipperfield, whose major works include the restoration of the Neues Museum in Berlin and the design of the East Building at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Chipperfield said new construction covering 20,000 square meters (215,000 square feet) was planned around the existing 19th

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07/09/2025

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DIY Heart-Shaped Gift Box from Upcycled Plastic Bottle

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Looking for a fun and easy DIY project? This plastic bottle heart-shaped gift box is perfect for anyone who loves crafts. It’s simple to make and looks beautiful when finished. You can use it as a storage box or decoration, depending on your needs. This project is perfect for Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day, or any other special occasion. With just a few materials and a little bit of time, you can create something amazing that will be treasured for years to come.

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16/08/2025

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What is a home improvement loan and how does it work?

Home improvement projects are frequently an expensive cost that can be difficult to manage with savings alone. Luckily, there are multiple ways to take out a home improvement loan. And because of their flexibility, you will be able to fund every step of a renovation — often at significantly lower rates than you would get with a credit card.

What a home improvement loan is

Home improvement loans are a type of personal loan designed to fund projects and renovations for your house or property. There are three common options:

Unsecured private loans use your credit score

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07/08/2025

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$18.5 million renovation of USI Health Professions Center underway

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) – University of Southern Indiana is using $18.5 million in state funding to revamp its Health Professions Center.

The funds were first awarded in 2019 by the Indiana General Assembly and the multi-phase renovation project began in May of this year.

The University is planning to use these funds to enhance equipment and expand learning.

USI nursing student, Mikaylah Boulds says she’s excited to get this opportunity.

“It makes me feel very proud because we worked so hard to get into this program and now we have all these new rooms and opportunities,” said Bould.

The current

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10/07/2023

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Radical renovation upgrades aging bank HQ into energy efficient office

UNStudio recently completed an extensive renovation of a former bank headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands. The firm has vastly improved the aging building’s energy efficiency while rearranging its interior layout to be suitable for use as a modern office.

The building, named Fellenoord 15, could no longer accommodate an expanding workforce due to an outdated interior layout that meant colleagues had to work apart from one another.

Though a new building was considered, on inspection UNStudio realized that the basic structural shell itself was sound and could be retained and improved. According to the firm, carrying out a renovation produced

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28/06/2023

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Xianfeng Community Renovation / Atelier cnS + GZUPDS

Xianfeng Community Renovation / Atelier cnS + GZUPDS - Exterior Photography, Windows, Cityscape +42

Areas:
8710 m²
year:

2022

Text description provided by the architects. Located in the center of Shiqiao sub-district of Panyu, Xianfeng Community has been the political and commercial center of Panyu since ancient times and is the epitome of Panyu’s history and culture for over a thousand years. Xianfeng Community has prominent clan settlement culture and rich industrial and commercial trade cultural

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17/06/2023

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Fellenoord 15 Renovation / UNStudio

Fellenoord 15 Renovation / UNStudio - Exterior Photography +11

Text description provided by the architects. In recent years, the negative environmental impact of the construction industry has significantly changed how we view the demolition of existing buildings in favor of new builds. Renovating or redeveloping existing building stock and extending the life span of our buildings now favors a more sustainable solution, while also ensuring the retention of inherent historical or local significance.

In the case of Fellenoord 15, the existing building previously stood as

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06/06/2023

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6 Most Expensive Rooms To Renovate in Your Home and How To Cut Costs

Interest in home renovations has dramatically picked up since the onset of the pandemic, which forced Americans to spend a lot more time in their respective abodes. But home renovations are seldom easy or quick projects, and you could be spending months in the process of major overhauls.

Discover: 5 Expensive Renovations Homeowners Always Regret
Learn: How To Build Your Savings From Scratch

Not only can renovations suck your time, they can also potentially drain your bank account. You need to do your homework extensively on contractors and DIY options (provided they are safe), as well as know

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31/05/2023