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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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thatched brick ‘nieby crofters cottage’ transformed with modern glass renovation

designboom

a contemporary glass volume is nestled beneath the restored thatched roof. The post thatched brick ‘nieby crofters cottage’ transformed with modern glass renovation appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Reflect Architecture balances "contemporary art with family life" in Toronto house

Deezen

Canadian studio Reflect Architecture has renovated a home in Toronto for a new generation of the same family, while incorporating an extensive art collection. The room is oriented towards a glass wall facing a Japanese maple tree in the garden, under which sits a large dining table by local furniture designer Mary Ratcliffe.

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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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Glazed extensions flank Montreal’s historic Maisonneuve Library following major EVOQ renovation

Archinect

Meanwhile, anchoring elements of the interior such as the piano nobile’s marble staircase and its two imposing stained-glass features were repaired. Image credit: Adrien Williams Image credit: Adrien Williams The existing building is flanked by two contemporary extension wings.

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This Renovated Taipei Apartment Sees the Glass Brick Trend All the Way Through

Dwell

Not so in this roughly 1,300-square-foot unit in Taipei, renovated by designer firm Phoebe Says Wow. The couple wanted a contemporary home with a relaxed atmosphere and a flexible layout, as they intended to expand the family. Before renovations evan began, the couple was expecting their first child.

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Byró Architekti "blurs old and new" at renovated House in Kutná Hora

Deezen

Prague studio Byró Architekti has renovated a 19th-century house in the Czech town of Kutná Hora, adding unexpected openings and colourful joinery that create a playful contrast with the original interior. Internal windows and glass-block walls were added on each level to provide a visual connection to the living spaces.