Architizer

AUGUST 15, 2022

Rural living has for long existed in the human imagination as a mythical refuge where we might be able to escape our modern distractions: a bucolic place where life is simpler, living is intricately tied to the land, and one’s days can be spent cultivating fields and tending to flocks of sheep. A Restorative Retreat for Sartfell.

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Dwell

JANUARY 23, 2023

Project Details: Location: Nieby, Germany Architect: Studio Marshall Blecher and Jan Henrik Jansen Arkitekter Photographer: Jose Campos / @ josecamposphotographer From the Architect: " The thatch-roofed brick cottage was originally built by tenant farmers or crofters from a nearby estate in the late 1800s.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Several structures listed as historic monuments were preserved and restored as part of the scheme, while some modern additions to the site were demolished and replaced to improve circulation. Those that were restored date back to the 1950s and 1960s. Simple roof tiles were chosen to match those found on neighbouring buildings.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 21, 2023

They kept the building’s aesthetic intact while restoring the original hot tar and gravel roof and adding copper drip edges for a contemporary touch. Photo: Christopher Testani Inside, Graff restored cedar planking and added new walls and floor panels.

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The Architecture Designs

OCTOBER 16, 2023

But, like any beloved classic, even these historical homes can benefit from a touch of modernity without losing their charm. Not only do you restore their former glory, but you also enhance their functionality. Don’t shy away from juxtaposing contemporary light fixtures with traditional plasterwork medallions.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 26, 2023

contemporary gallery. Malik Architecture restored the 144-year old ice factory Named IF.BE – Ice Factory Ballard Estate, the gallery was designed around a central courtyard. Malik Architecture restored the 144-year old ice factory Named IF.BE – Ice Factory Ballard Estate, the gallery was designed around a central courtyard.

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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."

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Contemporary homes in the United States showcase a diverse range of styles that merge tradition with modernity. This article explores twelve common contemporary American residential architectural styles, highlighting their unique features, influences, and contributions to the evolving architectural landscape.

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Architizer

JULY 4, 2022

The oldest predecessor of carousels comes from 6th century Byzantium, while the modern version emerged from early jousting traditions in Europe and the Middle East. The SeaGlass Carousel was designed as a collaboration to create a distinctly contemporary ecologically themed environment for this public space.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

"We wanted the Maison Carita to stand out as a new must-go-to destination in Paris, with all the legend that goes with it to reflect what these modern, timeless women were like." A raised glass roof extends across the renovated atrium "To transcend this heritage, it was necessary to identify the logic of the space," the studio explained. "The

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The Spaces

JANUARY 4, 2024

Tenuta Masseriola is a traditional Apuglian Trullo with a twist: the limestone dwelling has a canonical roof and drystone walls – a hallmark of the region’s architecture – but its interiors are crisp and modern, with just a hint of rustic.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2022

More than 300 photographs, plans and sketches fill the 21st Century Houses book , published by RIBA Books , to bring readers inside the "best of the best" of modern British homes. This engaging belvedere feels like a bird-hide with open views in every direction but includes all of the comforts of modern living.".

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Deezen

JULY 30, 2023

Toronto studio Giannone Petricone Associates has spent a decade restoring a dilapidated hotel in Ontario , linking the building's past and present through regionally influenced design details. The Royal Hotel's interiors draw upon a mix Victorian and contemporary influences, as seen in the reception area.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The project was envisioned as a "modern reincarnation" of the hotel that once operated on the site. The building's terracotta tile roof was retained, as well. While the exterior has a historic look, the interior is much more modern. The hotel brand's Mexican property inspired much of the contemporary furnishings and decor.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Across China, this architectural philosophy is gaining remarkable traction, reflecting a unique cultural junction of reverence and rapid modernization. Photographs by Dedang Design The Bache Community Center is a modern building located in Suzhou, designed by DEDANG DESIGN.

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Dwell

APRIL 27, 2023

The castle at the rear was reconstructed as a modern interpretation of the original structure, which had been previously demolished. The original sandstone building was restored using traditional methods including internal lime render and repair of tuck pointing.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2023

It is clad in untreated green English oak and features pitched roofs that were informed by Oxford's river boathouses and traditional wooden barns. Museum of Modern Literature, 2007, Germany In 2007, David Chipperfield Architects won the RIBA Stirling Prize for the Museum of Modern Literature at Marbach am Neckar in Germany.

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Deezen

APRIL 3, 2024

Phipps' visual exploration of modernism in Wales follows six other publications by the London-based artist capturing post-war architecture in Britain, including Brutal North and Brutal London. For Phipps, the book aims to recalibrate the undervalued history of modernism in both a local and international context. "I

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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.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

The Number 6 Building, Via Alfieri, Turin, Italy Turin, 23 February 2023 – A new model of home living, which adapts to the lifestyle of the modern family and also transforms the ap-pearance of the most beautiful house in the world, in Via Alfieri in Turin. The modernisation interventions saw the participation of BI.CI.

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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. Photo by Andrew Meredith. "[The Photo by Andrew Meredith.

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e-architect

JANUARY 5, 2023

Mountbatten House, a large grade two listed building, cited as one of the 15 most important modern listed buildings in the UK, is set to be restored to its former glory as part of an extensive refurbishment of the property and its terraced gardens. Contemporary Architecture in England. Keith French, Director at Grant Associates.

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 16, 2024

Characterized by stone, brick, or stucco constructions with high roofs and large windows, these homes exude a rustic charm highlighted by courtyard gardens, iron gates, and gravel paths. Steeply Pitched Roofs : Iconic mansard roofs with dormers are a staple, providing space and light.

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e-architect

JUNE 15, 2023

Located on a corner block in historic conservation zone, extensive restoration and repair work was undertaken on the external façade, whilst a modern, light filled extension married both heritage and contemporary elements. Steel portal frames were adopted as bracing elements, allowing the roof structure to appear to float.

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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.

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2024

From the conversion of a Norwegian silo to a green-roofed Japanese villa, we've rounded up some of the most interesting architecture projects that are scheduled for completion in 2024. Just a few openings will be made in its interior to house the circulation areas, while an adjoining warehouse will house the exhibition space for modern art.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Typically smaller than hotels, often with fewer than 30 rooms and usually family-owned, the architectural challenges posed in the designing of a Pousada are understandably complex: How does one retrofit a 12th-century fortress with modern plumbing and electricity without compromising its historical integrity?

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Deezen

MARCH 25, 2023

Today the four-poster bed remains an unmistakable statement piece of furniture, and the list below sees the concept applied to a variety of bedroom settings, from the traditional to the contemporary. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

Hill was a proponent of California Modernism in the Bay Area during the postwar period. The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. The team used vintage photography to restore the spaces.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Today, modern train stations balance sustainability with innovative design, materials and technology. Now, a 830-foot-wide (250-meter) platform roof forms a whole with the main concourse and the train travellers’ tunnel. The new station roof makes a modest and transparent impression on this side.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Turku was chosen by the brand for its historical charm, modern vibe and wide selection of vibrant stalls, cafes and restaurants (Turku is known as Finland’s food capital) as well as big name shops, malls and department stores. In the summer, the city of Turku really shines.

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Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2022

Chinese architecture studio More Design Office (MDO) has converted a cluster of traditional rammed-earth houses in China 's Zhejiang Province into a series of contemporary guesthouses called Floating Cloud Township Villa. The new roof was lifted off the existing walls to create a more generous ceiling height," explained the studio. "The

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Deezen

JUNE 3, 2023

The adaptive reuse project involved adding a modern extension with curved glass corners to the building's roof, set back from its sandstone facade to respect the original Edwardian Baroque architecture.

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The Spaces

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

A modern eco home by Bill Dunster/ZEDfactory Photography: The Modern House One bedroom; £385,000 via The Modern House Designed by architect Bill Dunster, this light-soaked one-bedroom home is located in the heart of the acclaimed BedZed estate in the London suburb of Hackbridge – the UK’s first major zero-carbon community.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 5, 2023

Augustin Abbey with a novel glass and steel structure deeply rooted in the principles of Gregor Mendel’s legacy in modern genetics, emulating his drawings of the hereditary system. Nestled in the heart of Brno, CZ, CHYBIK + KRISTOF honor a historic greenhouse of St.

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Deezen

JULY 15, 2022

Revealed by Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo , the design is the winning entry of a competition launched alongside the ongoing restoration of Notre-Dame cathedral. In 2019, a fire tore through the landmark , gutting its interior and destroying its roof and spire. It is now being restored to its former condition.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen eight kitchens in contemporary homes where strategically placed windows and glazing create well-lit spaces for cooking and spending quality time with family and friends. She sees the new kitchen, which features a kitchen island with a worktop of recycled Australian hardwood, as the centre of the home.

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