The Yorkshire town of Bridlington says good riddance to modernism!

Almost every town has modernist scars of the 20th century. This example was skilfully converted into a traditional building which sits comfortably with its neighbours.

This is how you do it.

Before and after

Washington DC

French Beauty

Château de Versailles

Even in ruins, real architecture retains its beauty.

Beauty Matters

The modernist war against beauty.

A selection of town halls in Great Britain which have been demolished and replaced by synthetic eyesores.

Beautifully handcrafted

Symmetrical design

Harmonious proportions

Timeless architecture

[Hôtel de Monaco, Paris]

Adding value to an old building in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

The ugly 1960s modernist extension was removed and replaced by a new pavilion and walled garden which stand in harmony with the original house (built 1610).

Designed by Groves-Raines Architects.