Family renovates old school into dream home

A family in Indiana has renovated an old school from 1914 into their 4,000-square-foot dream home, after it was abandoned in 1934. The renovation process took three years and included stripping the building down to its original bones, installing new roof, strengthening foundations, new windows, insulation, interior framing, and building a kitchen. They used second-hand items from old schools to decorate the home.

Renovation of the Mona Lisa Display at the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum in Paris is considering further upgrades to the room housing the Mona Lisa to improve visitor experience, including potentially moving the painting to a separate underground room. The proposed renovation budget is 500 million euros. The Mona Lisa has been a target of attacks in the past and is often criticized for long wait times and limited viewing time.

Fire at Copenhagen's Old Stock Exchange

A fire swept through Copenhagen, damaging the iconic 17th-century spire of the Old Stock Exchange. Passersby rushed to help save priceless paintings and valuables. No casualties reported. Building was being renovated at the time.

Fire at Copenhagen's Historic Stock Exchange Building

The historic 17th-century Børsbygningen (Old Stock Exchange) in Copenhagen caught fire, evoking memories of the Notre Dame fire. Staff rescued large historic paintings before evacuating; no known casualties. Renovation work was underway at the time. The cause of the fire is unknown. The Danish Chamber of Commerce director called it 'incredibly tragic.' Conservative politician Marcus Knuth suggested rebuilding it as it was.

Community in Copenhagen taking action against criminal hashish market

Residents of Christiania in Copenhagen, Denmark, are taking action to rid the community of criminal gangs controlling the hashish market by tearing up Pusher Street and renovating the area. The goal is to create a new Christiania without the illegal drug trade.

University of Wisconsin Construction and Renovation Projects

Democratic Gov. Tony Evers signed a bill authorizing spending on University of Wisconsin construction and renovation projects, part of a deal with Republican lawmakers. The bill transfers funds for various projects across the UW system.

Georgia Lawmakers' Plan to Renovate Capitol Building and Construct New Legislative Office

Georgia lawmakers are planning to spend $392 million to build a new legislative office building and renovate the 1889 Capitol building, following the death of nursing student Laken Riley. The project aims to address long-term capital needs and historical integrity of the Capitol complex.