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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". Built into a hillside, the home is U-shaped in plan, with gabled volumes organised around a central courtyard.

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Superkül renovates reading room at Toronto's brutalist Robarts Library

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The project involved renovating the cavernous concrete space on the building's fourth floor, as part of the university's larger initiative to revitalise the Robarts Library, which Superkül described as "one of North America's most significant examples of brutalist architecture". The photography is by Doublespace.

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

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Mixing the vintage redwood tonalities of the house with a contemporary language of its own, Studio Terpeluk’s intervention is respectful, unique and timeless." The architectural approach is restrained and minimal but at the same time warm and inviting.

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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. A circular hot tub provides a termination to the deck, while maintaining a deep view of the whole property, which lends an unexpected sculptural quality to the otherwise simple building volume.

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10+ Things to Consider Before Renovating Home 

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When done properly, home renovations can be extremely gratifying and highly transformative. Home remodeling is a rewarding experience whether you are renovating entirely or just a part. While you must start your home renovation somewhere, it is best to plan ahead. Where to Start with Home Renovation?

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North Salem Residence, Upstate New York Renovation

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Interior renovation included re-designing the bathrooms and the kitchen / dining area, creating airy relaxed spaces featuring natural materials and playful accents. The classic features of the house were expressed further by modern brass fixtures by Vola and brass light switches by Forbes and Lomax.