It can be hard to catch a combination of historic and modern architecture, for they are often viewed as distinct and separate styles. They both have equal importance and unique appeal that are crucial for our rich and well-defined built environment. On one hand, historic architecture offers crucial insight into the culture and values of the past – like the preserved palace of Versailles or the various ancient temples strewn across the world, on the other hand modern architecture holds the power to transform neighbourhoods and stimulate economic growth, as seen in the “Bilbao effect.” Despite being hard to come across, and something that is not necessarily the “norm,” in…