The most painful part of stripping the old facade, Shapiro said, is done.

The inner walls of the Baroque palace were actually built upon the old façade.

The building makes a discreet and dignified background for the old facades, though.

Maybe well even keep some of the old facade, like having a president.

With the discovery of the old facade, the renovation has become a neighborhood project.

Less dramatic changes in old facades have been widespread.

On the side facing the river is still possible to see parts of the old façade being removed.

Whilst you're at it, be sure to cover the old facades with plastic that looks like fake stone.

But the reconstructed Stadium is still impressive, with real grass and some of the old facade.

Whatever remains of the older façade indicate that it may have been Baroque in design.