aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Palazzo dei Diamanti in Ferrara, Italy reopens to the public after the careful restoration and refurbishment of the 16th-century complex and the renovation of exhibition spaces carried out by architectural firm Labics. The group formed by Labics and 3TI progetti italia was selected from among 70 participating groups. Source by Labics.

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Deezen

MARCH 1, 2023

Atak Architekti restored and extended a former rectory Looking to maintain the character of the existing building, its deep foundations were used to carve out a semi-recessed basement level, housing reading rooms and spaces to be used by local clubs. Photography is by Tomáš Souček.

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The Spaces

AUGUST 3, 2022

Juxtapositions are at play inside this architect-renovated townhouse in the Alentejo town of Alcáder do Sal, where raw plaster and timber-beamed ceilings envelop clean lines and rough textures. They spent 12 months transforming it into a contemporary home – now listed with Fantastic Frank Lisbon for €400,000. ‘We

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Deezen

MAY 16, 2024

British architecture studios Nex and Donald Insall Associates have renovated the neo-gothic Exeter College Library at the University of Oxford , originally constructed by George Gilbert Scott in 1857. Beyond the glazed entrance, the annexe opens up into a bright study space lined with bookshelves.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Dorshada resort is a beachfront resort located in Chonburi, Thailand, consist of 4 types of contemporary Thai-style buildings. Lightness” is the main idea we wanted to deliberately explore during our design process to restore the 10 years old bulky concrete building to become lighter and harmony with the surrounding nature.

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Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

Many architecture studios have been commissioned to restore, expand and update the ageing structures, keeping the original forms intact while adding novel materials and pops of colour as well as contemporary weather-proofing.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The home in the leafy Clinton Hill neighbourhood was bought by a family of four with roots in India and required a complete gut renovation to open up the spaces to the outside. Local studio Light and Air has introduced a light-filled void at the centre of a Brooklyn townhouse as part of a major reconfiguration and extension project.

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

When it comes to designing the exterior of your home, choosing suitable materials can make all the difference. Exterior house stone is a popular choice for homeowners looking to add elegance and durability to their home’s exterior. Let’s see types of exterior house stone.

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Architizer

JULY 26, 2022

From small to large sites, light to heavy renovations, the projects in this collection strategically marry the advantages of industrial buildings and modern workspaces. Old limestone walls and timber members are restored and left exposed, adding a strong industrial flavor to the spaces. Jury Winner, 2018 A+Awards, Architecture +Stairs.

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Architizer

AUGUST 30, 2022

An 18th-century cottage was transformed into a contemporary family home for an architect and his family. Internal brick walls, polished concrete floors and glass doors create a contemporary home. A 16th-century farmhouse has been renovated and extended into a live-able 21st-century dwelling. The Cottage . Home Farm .

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2023

Find out more about Ciutat de la Justícia › Neues Museum, 2009, Germany David Chipperfield Architects and Julian Harrap Architects renovated Berlin's 19th-century Neues Museum on Museum Island in 2009. It includes a white travertine exterior and a sawtooth roof that brings light into the interior of the top-level galleries.

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Deezen

JULY 3, 2023

US studio Shiftspace has renovated a rowhouse in Philadelphia originally designed by Chinese-American architect IM Pei , restoring its original qualities after decades of alterations. Shiftspace was tasked with paring back these alterations to restore Pei's original vision while enhancing it with contemporary details.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Anacapa Architecture has renovated an early 1900s building to create the Drift Hotel The hotel occupies a three-storey, Italian Mediterranean-style building that totals 15,617 square feet (1,451 square metres). The exterior facades, featuring white stucco and arched windows, were kept largely intact.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Both the interior and exterior were in need of a makeover. Over the years, the couple chipped away at renovating the two-storey house – a project described as a "labor of love". The work included a kitchen remodel, new decks and the restoration of hardwood floors. Lorcan O'Herlihy renovated the house for his family.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Located in a prestigious area of Athens, the vision behind this project revolved around reusing & restoring the city’s 70s asset, by giving it a new identity while allowing the abandoned building to become a workplace destination. What do you believe is the most unique or ‘standout’ component of the project?

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2023

Drew Mandel Architects has renovated and expanded a 1920's craftsman-style cottage in Toronto that "marries old and new" with a contemporary open floor plan, limestone terrace, historic touches and upscale details. Completed in the summer of 2022 – approximately 100 years after the original construction – the five-bedroom, 4.5

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Deezen

AUGUST 19, 2023

Finger-shaped backrests for a bench are wrapped in leather to nod to the building's shoe-making past Work began with removing the layers of previous renovations, including vinyl tile and commercial carpet, which had left areas "dark and generic". The photography is by Jared Kuzia , unless stated otherwise.

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Deezen

APRIL 26, 2023

For this special lookbook sponsored by US-based wood design studio Madera, we've collected ten projects that use wooden products by the brand, including flooring , staircases and stylish exterior decking. Outside, the brand's grey-toned Hurricane recovered Ipe Decking accentuates the natural, weathered appearance of the exterior.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Owner Laurel Hutchison, a retired schoolteacher with a fixed income, initially sought basic renovations to revive her 112-year-old home. Developed over five years, amidst debates about the city’s condo market instability, the project blends contemporary architectural detail with the city’s rapid transformation.

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2022

The studio will renovate and extend a 22,300-square-foot (2072-square-metre) complex in Detroit's East Village to create the arts facility, which will be arranged around a public courtyard. Much of the existing brick will be re-utilized for the exterior of the building. It will be the headquarters for two art non-profits.

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Deezen

AUGUST 27, 2023

US studio Avenir Creative has completed the renovation of a historic hotel in Montgomery, Alabama , restoring a trio of buildings in accordance with local heritage. A mixture of antique and contemporary furniture creates an eclectic feel that continues into the adjacent atrium lounge.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Photo by Stijn Bollaert Pashenko drew up a concept composed of five distinct parts: the original Victorian terrace, a glass bridge/atrium that connects the old and new, a contemporary rear extension, a patio garden, and a detached studio. Before: Front Exterior The two-story, three-bedroom, mid-terrace house was built in the 1890s.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Hardwood, parquet flooring uncovered during the renovation was restored across the home. To juxtapose with the extension's charred exterior, materials were chosen to provide the interior with warmth. The studio uncovered parquet flooring which was restored and made a focal feature of the home.

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2022

Located five kilometres northwest of Milan's city centre in the Piazzale Accursio area, the campus will be defined by a new contemporary government building and neoclassical-informed landscaping. It will also features a restored Palazzo and covered walkway. The New Consulate Campus in Milan was designed by US-studio SHoP Architects.

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Architizer

MARCH 18, 2024

The subsequent projects showcase contemporary cultural and public buildings throughout the state. The project involved restoring or recreating dozens of late 19th-century materials and required a complex life safety strategy to ensure all buildings worked together seamlessly.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

It was the exceptional quality of the neighborhood, the charm of the built environment, the privileged location of the house, the lush green surroundings, and the singular architectural value of the building that convinced the couple to buy it, despite its need for love and renovations.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The Den is a Scottish house renovated by Technique. It has a black-metal exterior that contrasts an adjoining stone house. The juxtaposition of old and new, a uniquely sculptural form and expert craftsmanship combine to create a unique contemporary home reflecting the clients' creativity and personalities," Ross added.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The building successfully combines contemporary design with a deep sense of heritage and place, with the idea behind the design being to blend the old with the new. The hotel offers a contemporary escape, but it pays homage to age-old concepts and creating an environment that is ideal for rest and contemplation.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The bedrooms and living spaces were updated with more and larger amounts of glazed opening onto the private garden to develop more naturally lit connections to the exterior. The exposed timber structure pitched roof and exterior siding were restored and augmented to preserve and reveal the original wood finishes.

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Architecture Here and There

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

For two years, international attention has been focused on whether the exterior would be an authentic rebuild rather than a modernist mashup of the building. Nor is it clear that the renovation now being planned will help them understand, wherever they are from. ” Might that spark a controversy likely to delay any 2024 reopening?

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Deezen

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Read on to discover the full selection: Photo by Richard Chivers The Pines, UK, by Ström Architects Fair-faced concrete and lime-washed brick characterise the exterior of this sprawling extension, added to a traditional-style family home in Surrey by British studio Ström Architects.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Bloszies has completed an extension and renovation of the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco. The addition is "a contemporary metal and glass structure that fits comfortably among the venerated landmark buildings it connects, capturing previously unavailable views of the cathedral and the city beyond" said the Office of Charles F.

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Architizer

MAY 4, 2022

The museums were first built by different architects and later renovated by different architects but harmonically blend into one both before and now. The building was once reconstructed in the post-war period to house contemporary artworks of the GDR. Yet, major restoration work has not been done but some emergent repairs.

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2024

This project gives shape to our ideas about community gathering, the importance of indigenous forms of governance and what contemporary African architecture can be on a national scale," said the studio's founder Diébédo Francis Kéré.

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Deezen

JANUARY 24, 2022

BXB Studio renovated the original 100-year-old homestead into a guesthouse and around it, the studio created a modern home within five intersecting forms that are similar in size to the original outbuildings. "The BXB Studio applied several different styles of wood cladding and ornamentation on the building's exterior.

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e-architect

APRIL 12, 2023

When altering both the interior and exterior, a sensitivity to the existing structure was observed. The new addition stands in contrast with contemporary details, larger open spaces, and modernist massing.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Accompanied by a transdisciplinary team featuring the scenographer Adeline Rispal, the landscape architects of Taktyk, the engineering firm Quadriplus and the construction economist VPEAS, Snøhetta will restore and modernize the museum for a planned reopening in 2025. Image © Snøhetta.

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