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Michael Hennessey Architecture clads renovated California house with black cedar and metal

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Michael Hennessey Architecture created Courtyard Hous Designed for a couple with two young children, the budget-conscious project involved the renovation of a suburban-style house that was "in sore need of upgrades". The roof is covered in standing-seam metal.

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Ruth Asawa’s Redwood House in San Francisco Gets a Spirited Renovation

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Redwood surfaces and structural elements complete the warm interior landscape, from the sloping roof beams to partition walls and built-in shelves." "The Mixing the vintage redwood tonalities of the house with a contemporary language of its own, Studio Terpeluk’s intervention is respectful, unique and timeless."

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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. Studio Schicketanz renovated modernist architect Henry Hill's home in California. The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. Mechanical engineer : Monterey Energy Group.

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Pine Lane House, Saugerties, New York Renovation

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The original interior was dark and introverted, so the goal for the renovation was to brighten the rooms, while connecting the inside and outside. All mechanical systems were also upgraded, and new windows were added and aligned with existing windows to maximize all possible openings, while keeping costs low.

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A ’50s Teardown in the Netherlands Gets a Second Chance—and a Beautiful Brick Extension

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After living with its charms, the owners decided to renovate and create a swooping indoor/outdoor addition that "hugs" the backyard. In the curved veranda that connects these wings, a tree has been planted that pokes through the veranda roof giving shape to the transition between inside and outside. Have one to share? Post it here.

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A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin

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Crafted with double-width CMU exterior walls and inserted Douglas fir floor and roof structure, the entire residence was conceived with resilience in mind. Their vision was to create a modern house nestled in the backyard while preserving the charm of their existing 1940s, 850-square-foot Arts and Crafts bungalow.

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Deborah Berke Partners renovates and expands historic buildings at University of Pennsylvania

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Updates included repointed brick, a new roof, re-glazed windows and the repair of decorative elements. Rooms feature neutral tones with pops of colour, and a blending of historic details with contemporary decor. Structural engineer: Keast & Hood. Mechanical engineering: Bala Engineering.