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Natkevicius & Partners Wrap a Cannon Foundry in Glass

— January 12, 2011 — Eco
Not many people get to say that they live in an ancient medieval Cannon Foundry, but one lucky family in Pavilniai Regional Park has this distinct honor thanks to a brilliant design by Natkevicius and Partners.

The house features a thoroughly modern glass facade that wraps around the ancient foundry, which gives the home the a contemporary feel. Usually when it comes to choosing a home, you have to choose between an old-world charm or a modern design aesthetic, but Natkevicius and Partners' tasteful preservation architecture allows for the best of both worlds.

Trend Themes

  1. Preservation Architecture — The trend of preserving ancient architecture and blending it with modern designs is opening up opportunities for architects to create unique and innovative designs.
  2. Glass Facades — Using glass facades to wrap around ancient architecture is a trend that allows for natural light and transparency to be incorporated into historic buildings.
  3. Combination of Old and New — Combining old and new architecture in a way that blends the two seamlessly is a popular trend that is giving architects opportunities to showcase their creativity and innovation.

Industry Implications

  1. Architecture — The architecture industry is being presented with avenues for innovative designs through the trend of preserving ancient architecture.
  2. Construction — The construction industry has opportunities to execute innovative designs with the use of glass facades to wrap around historic structures.
  3. Interior Design — The interior design industry is being presented with opportunities to create spaces that blend old and new elements in a unique and interesting way.
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