Renewing the face of an old friend

The Venice Architecture Biennale

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Thoughtful historical references helped to transform a 1950s infill house into a home that would serve as an artistic salon fit for modern family life

There’s a treat in store for lovers of history, design and fine food at Aynhoe Park in Oxfordshire. The estate was redesigned in the 19th century by Sir John Soane, and today it integrates collections

The forthcoming Treasure House Fair lives up to its name, with pieces on offer including a flag flown by HMS Royal Sovereign at Trafalgar, a games compendium box made for Edward VII and a fairground carousel pig