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

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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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Hauvette & Madani restores Haussmann-era Paris apartment to its "former glory"

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Local design studio Hauvette & Madani drew on the Haussmannian history of this Paris apartment to create a gallery-like interior for its occupant's vast art collection. Located in the city's historic Triangle d'Or, the dwelling previously featured minimalist marble surfaces and gilding leftover from a recent renovation.

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An Artful Restoration Returns a Louisville Home to Its Midcentury Roots

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John Brooks and Erik Eaker called on architecture firm Rock Paper Hammer to restore a 1953 ranch home in Louisville, Kentucky, to its modernist roots. A Photon chandelier by Tech Lighting hangs in the entryway, surrounded by John and Erik’s contemporary art collection.

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Peek inside the slick new gallery spaces at the reopened Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp

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Following a major 11-year-long, $96 million restoration led by Rotterdam-based firm KAAN Architecten , the Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) finally reopened in Belgium. Twenty-first century white cube galleries have been incorporated into the original structure, increasing the exhibition space by 40%.

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Fabien Baron Residence by JG Neukomm Architecture

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Located in the heart of New York’s West Village, this extensive renovation for famed creative director Fabien Baron (editorial director of Interview Magazine, and founder of Baron and Baron) presented the challenge of integrating a modern, minimalist design within a historical townhouse.

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Schaum/Shieh Architects draws on original warehouse design for Marfa art gallery renovation

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American studio Schaum/Shieh Architects has restored the John Chamberlain building, an art gallery in a former warehouse in Marfa , using local, traditional building techniques. The gallery is part of the Chianti Foundation, a contemporary art museum in Marfa created by artist Donald Judd.

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Paolo Cossu Architects renovates London terrace to be "like a blank canvas"

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Named Nelson Terrace, the renovation and extension in the Colebrook Row conservation area of Islington showcases the contemporary art and furniture collection of its client. The studio used a restricted palette of materials and colours throughout, allowing the client's art and furniture to take centre stage.