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Learning Landscapes under Roof Landscapes by Sehw Architektur

Archinect

The challenge was to renovate two ageing buildings from the 1950s and combine them into a holistic ensemble through the addition of several new structures. The aim was to create a contemporary and pedagogically inspiring teaching and learning environment that meets the modern requirements for educational institutions.

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renovated 60-year-old house in thailand blends local vernacular with contemporary design

designboom

the large sloping roof is designed to protect occupants from the intense heat and heavy rainfalls in thailand. The post renovated 60-year-old house in thailand blends local vernacular with contemporary design appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Eight renovated mid-century homes that marry period and contemporary details

Deezen

From a modernist villa in Beverly Hills to a flat in one of Brasília's iconic Superquadra apartment blocks, the mid-century renovations in this lookbook are a masterclass in updating a period home while retaining its distinctive character. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Old Stones, New Buildings: 7 Iberian Residential Renovations Keeping the Mediterranean Spirit Alive

Architizer

This collection highlights seven incredible renovations from Spain and Portugal that blend the old and new, keeping historic elements intact while adapting them for modern living. The result is a unique dwelling complex that draws from its Mediterranean roots, while upholding contemporary living standards and sustainability parameters.

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Home Renovation Ideas

Aric Gitomer Architect

Residential architects love renovations. Most of them suggest that the best home renovations are those that respect the original structure and enlighten it from a modern and contemporary perspective. So, it’s fair to retain some of those features during renovation. During the renovation, the scale of the project matters.

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Ae-Architecten layers old and new in Belgian house renovation

Deezen

Belgian studio Ae-Architecten has used glazed yellow bricks and concrete-lined living spaces to renovate SL House, a detached home in Ghent, Belgium. Instead of a complete overhaul, the studio viewed the renovation as a new "layer" to the home, retaining existing elements and complementing them with contemporary additions.

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Coppin Dockray turns mid-century Hampstead House into contemporary family home

Deezen

It was renovated to suit the needs of its owners' growing family Coppin Dockray's ambition for its overhaul was to rationalise these alterations and reflect Dannatt's original vision – though it was not possible to restore his design in full. "It Beyond it is an expansive living room, bathed in light from three sides by extensive glazing.