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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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Notre Dame Cathedral completes spire reconstruction ahead of 2024 reopening

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Both outstanding elements are expected to be added later, along with contemporary stained glass windows.

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Five UK house renovations designed to improve energy efficiency

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Architects Sarah Wigglesworth 's and Piers Taylor 's self-designed renovations feature in this roundup of British houses that have recently been retrofitted and insulated to improve their energy efficiency. The UK's housing is among the oldest and most poorly insulated in Europe, with the majority also depending on gas for heating.

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HOK and PAU unveil latest designs for Penn Station renovation

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American architecture studios HOK and Practice for Architecture and Urbanism have released images of renewed plans to renovate Manhattan 's historic Penn Station after years of delays. The station will have glass ceilings and skylights to bring light into the lower aspects of the hub, which is mostly underground.

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Studio Schicketanz renovates Henry Hill's mid-century house on the California coast

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Studio Schicketanz has completed a renovation of the former seaside home of modernist architect Henry Hill. Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California , the cedar house was originally constructed in 1961 and expanded in 1969 and again in 1971, with unusually shaped rooms, rounded seating spaces and colourful glass accents.

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Green tiles fill renovated São Paulo apartment by Casulo

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Green tilework in multiple rooms is contrasted with terracotta plaster at this São Paulo apartment , renovated for a couple by local studio Casulo. Renovations to the apartment included opening up the kitchen. Read: Eight São Paulo apartment renovations that make the most of their Brazilian heritage.

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Contemporary Homes: Adding Value to Your Property

The Architecture Designs

It’s no secret that homes built in the contemporary style are becoming more and more popular. But what many don’t realize is that there is more to contemporary design than just aesthetics. If you’re thinking about building a contemporary home or renovating your current one, here are some key things to keep in mind.