Architizer

AUGUST 29, 2022

In his 1927 manifesto, Five Points of Architecture, Le Corbusier made horizontal windows a core concept of his architectural philosophy. These long narrow windows which could wrap around the façade’s length like a ribbon, he argued, were the best way to offer evenly light spaces throughout a building without compromising privacy.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Strict preservation guidelines dictated that the old building had to be restored as it was first built An array of commercial and recreational facilities are also incorporated, such as a restaurant, kitchen, cocktail and tasting rooms, gallery, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, auditorium, courtyards, arcade gardens and retail premises.

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Architizer

MAY 23, 2022

Each region in the Basque country has its own interpretation of this traditional baserri structure. As wealthy foreigners and locals continue to build, we see a new wave of contemporary designs within the traditional Basque landscape. The home is a relaxed, spacious contemporary living environment.

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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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Deezen

MAY 3, 2022

American studio Schaum/Shieh Architects has restored the John Chamberlain building, an art gallery in a former warehouse in Marfa , using local, traditional building techniques. The gallery is part of the Chianti Foundation, a contemporary art museum in Marfa created by artist Donald Judd. The facade of the 23,000-square-feet (2136.7

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Deezen

MARCH 2, 2024

The studio was tasked with restoring the character of the existing house, which had been compromised by a previous programme of renovations in the 1970s. Internal windows and glass-block walls were added on each level to provide a visual connection to the living spaces. The photography is by Alex Shoots Buildings.

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Deezen

JULY 20, 2023

While its strengths lay in its architectural form and south-facing windows, our innovative approach to the project was essential in bringing contemporary functionality and sustainability to the fore," the studio added. "By This allowed the home to evolve yet respect the heritage of this special building."

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Year Built : 1959 Footprint : 1,450 square feet (two bedrooms, two baths) From the Agent : " Set within a naturally lush, green setting in Bel Air Canyon, this complete renovation restores the integrity of an abandoned 1959 Bill Mack home with contemporary artistic flare.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Heryco renovated a pink Mexican apartment building Heryco converted the previous building into a restored apartment block that holds four spacious, three-bedroom apartments and a ground-floor architecture office that serves as the street-level connection and anchor.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

GO'C has created the City Park Mini Mart art centre in Seattle Initially attempting to renovate an existing structure, GO'C realised it did not provide enough space. The structure was built on the site of a former gas station Using references from the era, the structure features classic signage, an overhanging roof and divided metal windows.

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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. A window wall creates views of an outdoor dining area and fills the room with light.

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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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The Spaces

APRIL 2, 2024

A delightful surprise awaits at this South London home , which marries Arts & Crafts architecture with contemporary design – and even boasts a garden studio. A huge oak-framed window opens the volume to the outdoors via folding panes, with a special seating nook for enjoying views of the garden and its birdlife.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Named Nelson Terrace, the renovation and extension in the Colebrook Row conservation area of Islington showcases the contemporary art and furniture collection of its client. Large windows open the space up to the garden The ground floor has also been reimagined to create a dual-aspect atelier, allowing the client to work from home.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 23, 2024

Image credit: Precise Hotels and Resorts “As a hotelier for many years and a frequent traveller, I’ve developed a crystal clear vision of how stays in contemporary hotels should be,” said Ron Ben Haim, founder, and chairman of Precise Hotels & Resorts. Each Precise hotel is handpicked and unique, with a soul and a story to tell.

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Deezen

JULY 3, 2023

US studio Shiftspace has renovated a rowhouse in Philadelphia originally designed by Chinese-American architect IM Pei , restoring its original qualities after decades of alterations. Shiftspace was tasked with paring back these alterations to restore Pei's original vision while enhancing it with contemporary details.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Architecture office OHLAB has renovated a historical apartment building in Palma de Mallorca introducing contemporary elements including a meandering wooden walkway that contrast with the original features. OHLAB oversaw a sensitive restoration process. A wooden coffered ceiling was uncovered during the renovation. "The

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Deezen

JANUARY 27, 2024

According to NAAW Studio , the restaurant re-examines the TurkSib Workers' House's social context by contrasting the original ornamentation with playful, contemporary details informed by Almaty's surroundings.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Polished concrete floors in the studio and patio area contrast the rough stonework of the original structure, and there’s textural interplay via Huguet and restored original floor tiles. Read next: A contemporary Lisbon loft offers a masterclass in minimalism. Photography: Fantastic Frank. Photography: Fantastic Frank.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2022

At the time, the circa-1998 house was structurally sound but in a state of disrepair. The work included a kitchen remodel, new decks and the restoration of hardwood floors. It's important to keep the existing structure when possible because it cuts down the ecological footprint of construction," said O'Herlihy.

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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. New windows echo the existing square openings. The old finishes are teamed with contemporary furnishings.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. Each of the home's windows is unique — including narrow vertical fenestrations, triple arches, multicoloured "dalle de verre", cross-reeded privacy windows, domed skylights and floor-to-ceiling plate glass. Structural engineer: Duckbrew Inc.

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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. Expansive Windows and Doors : Large windows ensure plenty of natural light, enhancing the connection to the outdoors.

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Deezen

JUNE 22, 2023

Hugh Broughton Architects has completed a sensitive restoration of a 19th-century church to provide a community hub in a historic dockyard on the Isle of Sheppey. These contrast with light-touch contemporary interventions supporting the space's new use. A dockyard wall separates it from the town centre.

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2022

Instead of a new array of windows, OMA has designed a wall with 1,500 drilled holes that will be filled with glass cylinders. Operable windows will be inserted to improve the ventilation, and OMA said that the gallery windows will be extruded from the building so that they can be used as display cases.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2022

It was designed as a distinctly contemporary addition that uses its materiality to blend in with the rural surroundings. The cubic structure replaces an existing garage and workshop that had fallen into disrepair and is slotted in between the cottage and a restored stone stair. There are built-in window seats and storage units.

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Architizer

MARCH 2, 2022

The Church, located in Sag Harbor, New York, is a 12,000 square foot comprehensive adaptive reuse and restoration project that returns the once-shuttered religious structure back to the community as a vibrant center for creativity. They present themselves as a modern interpretation of traditional stained-glass windows.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The design team set out to revamp the home's interior, aiming to restore its original charm while enhancing its functionality. Estudio Estudio set out to revamp the home's interior The project involved removing walls, reconfiguring the layout and making structural improvements, in addition to adding new finishes.

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Architizer

AUGUST 15, 2022

And though the buildings they create are contemporary constructions, they place themselves without pretentiousness within the cultural tradition of local architecture. A Restorative Retreat for Sartfell. Meanwhile, a ribbon window slices the rugged façade, offering sweeping views of the island. By Foster Lomas , Isle of Man.

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Deezen

APRIL 3, 2024

Read: Eight brutalist homes in Latin America "There are a handful of Welsh modernist structures that have been listed and recognised for what they are, but so many have been dismissed, neglected, forgotten and even demolished," he continued. The structure employs 13,850 feet of galvanised locked coil three inch wire rope.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The building's original arched windows, stucco walls and terracotta roof were kept intact "As part of a restoration, the challenge was to work within the historic context while creating experiences that are appealing to the modern traveler," the team said. The building's terracotta tile roof was retained, as well.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The studio added a metal and glass extension to the school The extension included the "careful inssertaion" of a modern, glass-lined structure between the cathedral and the school. For the restoration, the team revamped large portions of the school building's, extending the programme of the addition's interior throughout.

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Deezen

MARCH 16, 2022

Valentino Architects has converted the studio and home of late post-war painter Frank Portelli in Malta into a contemporary residence for his granddaughter. Most of the mid-century furnishings and light fixtures featured in this space were Portelli's own, before being carefully restored by Valentino Architects.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 20, 2022

A rhythmic structure in concrete, wood and brick contrasts with the frivolity of the restored landscape.". "In Set amid a large garden landscaped by studio BURO Landschap , the exterior is defined by a concrete frame, custom-made grey brickwork and large windows. House Be was designed by A2o architecten.

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Dwell

JANUARY 7, 2023

These fanciful, rustic structures embody contradiction. They’re bona fide roadside attractions, cultural icons among the competitive real estate of Taos, a preeminent tourist town, yet they are also countercultural and highly individualistic, radical spaces that reimagine almost every part of contemporary life.

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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

JUNE 5, 2023

The building’s intimate details become evident upon closer inspection, revealing patterns that animate the structure and soften its monolithic presence. The whole structure emerges as a modern solace, its bay windows framing the landscape like captivating stills from a film.

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