Deezen

AUGUST 27, 2023

The renovations below see many of these original features retained and restored, supplemented with contemporary additions such as double-height ceilings and furniture by the likes of Tadao Ando and Mario Bellini. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Contemporary Renovation Home Restoration 98

Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2023

Guillermo Acuña Arquitectos Asociados has created an all-wood cabin with an ornamental overhang and a decorative skylight for the restoration of the Kon-Tiki boat in Chile. GAAA restored a boat for exploring the Chiloe archipelago off the coast of Chile. GAAA restored a boat for exploring the Chiloe archipelago off the coast of Chile.

Restoration 106

Restoration Technique Engineering Engineering 106

Deezen

JUNE 10, 2024

Called The Mineless Heritage Restoration Project and completed in 2023, the scheme involved the adaptation of a series of logistical structures including offices, dormitories and a bathhouse that once supported the Chungyi Coal Mine.

Mining 130

Mining Building Restoration Industrial 130

Deezen

DECEMBER 15, 2022

London architecture studio Mikhail Riches has created 195 contemporary homes within four flanks of the brutalist Grade II*-listed building while preserving as much of the original fabric as possible. The project aims to restore the "original beauty" of the brutalist housing estate. Colourful balcony reveals have been added.

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Restoration Students Windows Contract 112

Deezen

APRIL 30, 2024

At the behest of developer HGI , local architecture studios Vocon Architects and MdeAS Architects renovated and restored the 51W52 skyscraper, also known as Black Rock, which was completed as a headquarters for American media giant CBS in 1964. Most of the structural elements in the building were left intact.

Renovation 136

Renovation Restoration Contemporary Finishes 136

Habitus Living

JANUARY 2, 2023

Working with the council to ensure the Heritage listed property retained original building features, the balconies were restored and brought up to standards while internal spaces were redesigned and two new dining rooms created. As a contemporary take on a classic bistro, the thing it gets right is this.

Finishes 98

Finishes Industrial Real Estate Windows 98

Deezen

MAY 5, 2024

Electronics brand Bang & Olufsen has collected and restored several hundred units of its 1990s-era Beosound 9000 CD player, giving them a second life as a limited-edition product for fans of physical media. The brand took a similar approach in 2020 with the Beogram 4000c turntable.

Restoration 135

Restoration Finishes Industrial Contemporary 135

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Brooklyn Public Library Central Branch Renovation – The project brief for the Brooklyn Public Library Central Library master plan started with the goals of restoring the historic 1941 art deco building while expanding the range of public service offerings made available to its diverse community of users. Budget: 50M – 100M.

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Restoration Architect Consulting Renovation 94

Deezen

MAY 28, 2024

The contemporary intervention must radically stand out but at the same time dialogue with the existing building," said Minutolo. The rough finishes resonate with the rural, poor origins of the place." It's a question of textures, colour associations, views and transparencies," said Minutolo.

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Building Windows Restoration Structure 138

Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2022

A dark-brown walnut floor was restored. To contrast the pale colours, the studio restored the house's dark-coloured American walnut floor to its original state. The soft gray kitchen is a bit darker than the wall finish, so it pops," St-Laurent said. The gray and green tones of the stone give depth but remain simple.".

Home 138

Home Remodeling Restoration Finishes 138

Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The] clumsy additions were removed and replaced with a clear and contemporary addition that created three lush courtyards for maximum natural light and cross breezes," the architect explained. Perrotta restored the street-facing facade of the home, keeping it within the historical context and restoring its facade.

Home 116

Home Restoration Glass Renovation 116

Deezen

JANUARY 5, 2023

London practice PDP has renovated Eighty Strand, an art deco office building on the Strand, restoring its original finishes and complementing them with glazed pavilions that reference the style's geometric forms. Original stone walls and columns were restored throughout. Eighty Strand was renovated by PDP.

Glass 105

Glass Art Restoration Renovation 105

Deezen

MAY 9, 2024

The concrete of the silo structure is left exposed This ambition is also echoed outside, where the original white-plastered exterior of the silo has been restored and matched on the facades of the volume that was replaced. Inside the bar, contemporary wooden finishes and furniture fill the space.

Art 140

Art Industrial Contemporary Exterior 140

Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Traditional Cup Pulls come in brass and have a matte finish. The pulls also include a Lifetime Finish and come with a limited lifetime finish warranty. The product is available in both warm and dark tones, including Satin Black and Venetian Bronze, which aim to bring "simplicity and vintage charm together".

Home 116

Home Finishes Restoration Interior 116

Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Portuguese studio Risco has renovated the Beato Convent Events Centre, an events space housed within a former convent in Lisbon , sensitively updating its existing fabric and adding a series of contemporary additions. Whenever the intervention had a larger scale, we opted for a contemporary look."

Events 127

Events Housing Renovation Roofing 127

Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Muted tones and textured material finishes define the spaces of this mid-terrace Georgian home in north London , overhauled by local studio Paolo Cossu Architects. 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.

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Renovation Architect Client Clients 116

Habitus Living

MARCH 13, 2023

An important component to the design process was reconfiguring the floorplan into something more contemporary and connected. For Perera, the piece is a nod to the sometimes-lost art of restoration, showcasing that the difficulties in centuries-old floor plans and materials can still be transformed for contemporary lifestyles.

Art 95

Art Restoration Client Clients 95

Deezen

JULY 20, 2023

While its strengths lay in its architectural form and south-facing windows, our innovative approach to the project was essential in bringing contemporary functionality and sustainability to the fore," the studio added. "By Joinery, finishes and furniture would be new, informed by mid-century design.

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Home Restoration Design Client 88

Deezen

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The design team set out to revamp the home's interior, aiming to restore its original charm while enhancing its functionality. Estudio Estudio set out to revamp the home's interior The project involved removing walls, reconfiguring the layout and making structural improvements, in addition to adding new finishes.

Cities 127

Cities Housing Architecture Restoration 127

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The durability of the tile backerboard allowed for 20mm Carrara Marble to be easily fixed over for a beautiful and luxurious finish. SHC Tiling, who are based in Bath, supplied the marble tiles used to produce the beautiful bathroom finishes, meaning both function and flair were added.

Restoration 89

Restoration Renovation Finishes Installation 89

Deezen

OCTOBER 29, 2023

As well as being known for its contemporary furniture and lighting design , Italy is home to some of Europe's oldest buildings and has numerous historic cities and villages. The plaster is complemented by pale wooden floors, black iron furniture and earth-toned fabrics, while the original doors have been retained and restored.

Interior 140

Interior Restoration Renovation Inspiration 140

Dwell

APRIL 27, 2023

Spaces were kept simple and restrained, with the budget spent on execution and finishes. The original sandstone building was restored using traditional methods including internal lime render and repair of tuck pointing. Celebrating collaboration and colors, the result is a dynamic heritage restoration with contemporary addition."

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Restoration Construction Construction Exterior 119

Deezen

APRIL 23, 2022

Walls in the apartment's kitchen are finished with tadelakt plaster. In the bottom apartment, the first basement floor accommodates a pair of spacious bedrooms, both of which were finished with poured concrete floors. The kitchen's rear wall is finished with grey bricks.

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Housing Finishes Restoration Art 120

The Spaces

MAY 21, 2024

The present owners have restored the Modernist property to its former glory, reinstating original features such as glazed doors and ceiling light boxes, finishes, and stylings, as well as much of its original layout. By the 1960s, it had been saved from demolition but split into two.

Home 69

Home Utilities Restoration Finishes 69

The Spaces

AUGUST 15, 2023

It’s been skillfully restored as a modern home that blends soaring rustic beams and agricultural-scale proportions with contemporary finishes. A mezzanine loft overlooks the free-flowing kitchen, living room and diner, and the Queensland property has three bedrooms outfitted with bespoke walk-in closets and rustic finishes.

Modern 81

Modern Finishes Restoration Concept 81

Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. The team used vintage photography to restore the spaces. His 2,000-square-foot (185-square metre) residence is a conglomeration of geometry and materials – a series of overlapping rectangular spaces with circular additions and triangular bedrooms.

Renovation 120

Renovation Housing Restoration Glass 120

Deezen

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Heryco renovated a pink Mexican apartment building Heryco converted the previous building into a restored apartment block that holds four spacious, three-bedroom apartments and a ground-floor architecture office that serves as the street-level connection and anchor. Globe-shaped lighting is suspended in the office.

Renovation 141

Renovation Modern Windows Exterior 141

Deezen

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Architecture office OHLAB has renovated a historical apartment building in Palma de Mallorca introducing contemporary elements including a meandering wooden walkway that contrast with the original features. OHLAB oversaw a sensitive restoration process. A wooden coffered ceiling was uncovered during the renovation. "We

Restoration 97

Restoration Renovation Contemporary Interior 97

Deezen

MAY 9, 2023

French interior designer Rodolphe Parente has completed a contemporary overhaul of a 19th-century Parisian apartment , reflecting both the building's heritage and the "radical" art collection of its owner. The main idea was to preserve and at some points restore the classic Haussmannian codes of a Parisian apartment," Parente told Dezeen. "It

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Deconstruction Renovation Client Clients 105

The Spaces

JANUARY 4, 2024

Its historic circular stone Trullo was painstakingly restored and adjoined by two modern volumes, collectively housing four ensuite bedrooms, five bathrooms and a large kitchen/dining room. Bedrock and old-world stone backdrop contemporary furniture and finishes across the four-bedroom villa, accommodating up to eight guests.

Management 83

Management Restoration Modern Home 83

Deezen

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Anastasiia Novikova has reinstated stucco inside a 1912 apartment in Kyiv After its previous owners had completely ripped out all of the original stucco, doors and floorboards, Novikova wanted to restore the home's historic charm – particularly in the living room.

Sketching 133

Sketching Residential Finishes Restoration 133

Hotel Designs

MAY 22, 2024

The spa’s historic Roman baths are meticulously restored, transporting guests to a bygone era of opulent relaxation. In contrast, the contemporary treatment rooms boast sleek furnishings and state-of-the-art technology.

Design 89

Design Modern Transportation Restoration 89

The Spaces

AUGUST 30, 2023

In the Cotswolds, the Grade II-listed Chapel House goes a step further, blending striking architecture and ecclesiastical features with contemporary interiors and eco-interventions that maximise it for modern living. It has undergone four years of extensive restoration and has been finished by the founder of Nune.

Renovation 97

Renovation Restoration Modern Finishes 97

Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Colleen Healey Architecture has revamped a home on a radial lot facing Washington DC 's Logan Circle, retaining historic details while updating the spaces for contemporary living. During the renovation, brick walls and floor joists were exposed to contrast a contemporary kitchen.

Renovation 91

Renovation Housing Restoration Masterplanning 91

Habitus Living

AUGUST 20, 2023

Nestled within the ancient Siri Fort in Delhi, SiriHaus stands as a testament to the seamless fusion of history and contemporary design. The restoration journey of the 280-square-metre home began with an excavation that unravelled layers of accumulated detritus, a process that revealed the hidden potential within the building’s history.

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Home Restoration Contemporary Interior 52

Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

MoreySmith worked closely with Historic England to restore the once-derelict Grade II listed building, taking care to preserve original features such as the steelwork and tiled brick facade. Contemporary furnishings and an abundance of green planting were added to contrast with the raw finishes and industrial features.

Restoration 105

Restoration Industrial Renovation Interior 105

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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Project Architecture Government Art 139