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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Michael Hennessey Architecture clads renovated California house with black cedar and metal

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US studio Michael Hennessey Architecture has revitalised an ageing suburban house near San Francisco , adding black cladding and bright finishes to form a family home that bridges the past, present and future. The aim was to create a dwelling that supported the family's current needs while being mindful of what might be needed in the future.

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Gundry & Ducker's Wimbledon renovation aims to create "country house in miniature"

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Geometric shapes, fossilised stone and English cherry wood characterise this house in Wimbledon, London , overhauled by local architecture studio Gundry & Ducker. Named Wimbledon Villa, the studio renovated and extended the detached early 2000s property with the aim of making it feel like "a country house in miniature".

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Ruth Asawa’s Redwood House in San Francisco Gets a Spirited Renovation

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Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. The owner’s request was to increase the volume of the house while maintaining its original DNA as defined by angular geometries, redwood interiors, and exterior courtyards.

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Pine Lane House, Saugerties, New York Renovation

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The addition to the main floor aligns the entry with the center of the house, while moving the interior social space closer to the existing trees to the west. A custom steel railing is integrated with a wood rail that continues the rhythm and material of the house façade.

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Quarry House in California receives extensive renovation by AB Design Studio

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Santa Barbara's AB Design Studio was tasked with remodelling and enlarging a 1954 house that was in disrepair, including a subpar foundation made of stone rubble. House of Honey , a studio in the LA area, served as the interior designer. AB Design Studio renovated a 1950s home in California. Interior designer: House Of Honey.

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Before & After: Think Your Renovation Took Awhile? Try 14 Years

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Anyone who has ever undertaken a home renovation can attest to the moment when it feels like the project will never end. We had both grown up in houses with ongoing improvements, and, apparently, we needed that too." When we found the house, we knew it was in a great location, with great light—and not much else," says Chris.