Dwell

JANUARY 25, 2023

The existing wood beams and ceiling, both historic elements worth preserving, were refinished and left exposed, while all of the original windows, floors, and finishes were replaced, creating a greater sense of material continuity throughout the house.

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Architecture Ideas

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

But there are many things to take into account, from selecting the style and materials to employing and managing the contractors. And in this guide, we’ll look at reasonable deadlines and how long you may anticipate home renovation s will take. The majority of individuals think that renovation merely refers to the labor done.

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Dwell

AUGUST 16, 2023

But really, it comes as no surprise that she and husband Chad leaned into such playful finishes for the renovation of their circa-1970s, two-story California home: The two are the co-founders of architectural finishes brand Concrete Collaborative.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

I consider myself knowledgeable about real estate and renovations. I’ve purchased two homes; renovated one house entirely and built the other one from the ground up. But two years later as of this writing, the project is still not finished. The contractor we hired had a design-build team. Interior Design in Arizona.

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e-architect

JANUARY 27, 2022

Canal House Renovation. Over the years the house had been fallen into almost a complete ruin, the renovation took more than 2 years and was executed in collaboration with a team of specialists. In contrast to the existing structure, new interventions and finishes by i29 are clearly recognizable. Contractor: G.K.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Bright white plaster clads the exterior of a 1960s concrete building that has been turned into the self-designed studio of Baldridge Architects, which acted as the designer and contractor. In the open work area, original roof trusses were left exposed. That space won multiple design awards, but it no longer met the firm's needs. "As

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Nestled in a lush Pacific Northwest wooded landscape this 1954 home renovation included maintaining the primary structure of the house with a full re-envisioning of the spaces of daily life. The exposed timber structure pitched roof and exterior siding were restored and augmented to preserve and reveal the original wood finishes.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 18, 2024

Building or renovating a home is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. From laying the foundation to adding the finishing touches, every step requires careful planning, skilled labor, and attention to detail. This framework supports the walls, roof, and floors, ensuring the home’s structural integrity.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Danny Lim dons multiple hats as architect, contractor, and client as he transforms his Highland Park bungalow with a new ADU for his in-laws. Tanveer Badal As an architect, Danny felt confident about assuming general contractor duties in addition to planning a renovation that would right some wrongs undertaken by previous owners.

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Deezen

JUNE 26, 2023

A terraced landscape and dusty pink surfaces help to brighten Pigment House, a north London residence that has been renovated by local studio Unknown Works. Across the other three floors of the home are four bedrooms and three bathrooms that were lightly renovated, alongside a study, additional living spaces and hallways.

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Deezen

JUNE 22, 2022

Raw plaster walls coated in a sealant to keep the original pink finish provide a textured backdrop that runs throughout the ground floor.". Read: Oliver Leech Architects tops Surrey house extension with a stepped roof. Green finishes have been used in the bathrooms. Main contractor: Sutton Construction.

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Dwell

JUNE 2, 2022

The renovation sought to update the rundown house, add an additional Bedroom and to be made comfortable for a post-pandemic family lifestyle. To maintain the integrity of the old cottage, all the areas under the old roof remain. The charming heritage details are referenced in the renovation to the front of the house.

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Dwell

APRIL 23, 2024

When Kayla Sims, 24, embarked on renovating her first home she was, of course , going to use the life simulation game The Sims to do it—and not just because of her last name. Two years ago, when Sims bought a house that needed renovations, she didn’t just use the game to design the interiors of her bedroom, bathroom, and office.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Local studio Ryan Leidner Architecture renovated a 1940s home in the Bernal Heights neighbourhood of San Francisco , resolving entry access with a bridge over the front garden. The photography is by Joe Fletcher.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2023

In Situ Studio has renovated and expanded the mid-century modern childhood home of musician James Taylor in Chapel Hill, North Carolina , into a multi-building complex for two art collectors. The original pine floors were refinished and new paneling was added. The photography is by Cristóbal Palma.

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Dwell

MARCH 12, 2024

Good plumbing contractors charge different rates in Sacramento and Santa Fe. Do you count the garden they finally finished three years after the renovation? Property in Portland, Oregon, doesn’t cost the same as in Portland, Maine. Or put a price on the afternoons they and their friends spent DIYing some final touches?

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Dwell

APRIL 17, 2024

For their first DIY renovation, Whimsy Soul cofounders Kara Harms and Robin Berenson infuse a woodsy getaway with vintage vibes, big color, wallpaper galore.and an ABBA bathroom. When Kara Harms first saw this 1979 home in Arnold, California, it wasn’t so much love at first sight, as a maybe. "I I had my heart set on an A-frame ," she says.

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Dwell

AUGUST 3, 2022

The most expensive part of the renovation was updating the roof and siding, at a total cost of $56,953. "There was no way to even park the truck!" The couple dreamed of updating the space with a clean, Scandinavian palette and contemporary touches.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2022

Bursts of blue and green appear inside this centuries-old canal house in Amsterdam that has been renovated by local architecture studio i29. The steps eventually leads up to the first-floor living area, which has been minimally finished with a sofa, armchair and an amorphous white pendant lamp. Contractor: G.K. Visbeen & Co.

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Deezen

MARCH 6, 2023

Ménard Dworkind has renovated a 1980s house on the south shore of Montreal with rounded plaster details and a terracotta fireplace. While the renovation did not expand the footprint, unused attic space was extended from the top floor to the sloped, charcoal-coloured standing-seam metal roof. The photography is by David Dworkind.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

An impressive central staircase and the building's main UNESCO-listed facade, which overlooks the bustling Via del Corso, are among the period details that were restored during the renovation works led by Studio Urquiola. The photography is by Luca Rotondo.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 30, 2021

New York studio Neil Logan Architect has added glazing and completely renovated the interior of a beach house on Long Island originally designed by architect Norman Jaffe. Neil Logan Architect renovated the house, which was originally designed by Norman Jaffe. The interior underwent several renovations over the years.

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Deezen

MAY 19, 2023

The New York office of architecture studio OMA has completed its renovation of Tiffany & Co 's flagship store in Manhattan, adding a three-storey glass extension to the historic jewellery store. The bottom volume is split across two storeys and recessed from the edge of the roof to create a small terrace.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The exposed timber structure pitched roof and exterior siding were restored and augmented to preserve and reveal the original wood finishes. The crisp new metal standing seam roofing was additionally a significant selection to protect and preserve the exposed wood structure and finishes.

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Deezen

JANUARY 5, 2023

Feldman Architecture renovated the property. The new additions continue the home's existing vocabulary of shed roofs, dark cedar siding and ample glazing. Interior finishes include plaster walls and concrete flooring. General contractor: Jungsten Construction. The photography is by Adam Rouse.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

For Los Angeles–based photographer Magdalena Wosinska , it was tackling the renovation of an adobe home, which had stood abandoned for the better part of 50 years. Once it was hers, there was applying for permits, cleaning out much of the home herself, and meeting with various contractors. Globetrotting is part of Magdalena’s day job.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2022

This standard was met by creating a heavily insulated external envelope for the dwelling, teamed with a Passivhaus-rated front door and triple glazed windows and roof lights. Read: Architecture for London uses natural materials to renovate studio founder's home. Contractor: Daneco Build. It achieves an airtightness of 1.3

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Architizer

MARCH 31, 2023

Passive house construction and high-performance windows and doors in this townhouse addition allowed us to create walls of glass with an indoor-outdoor experience to a roof deck clear of all mechanicals. Part of our portfolio are townhouse and brownstone renovations and additions, many of which are in landmark protected historic districts.

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Deezen

MARCH 23, 2022

The largest public housing building in Hamilton, a city southwest of Toronto on Lake Ontario, the tower was in a state of disrepair and selected for renovation by the Canadian National Housing Strategy's Repair and Renewal Fund. ERA Architects was commissioned to renovate the tower by CityHousing Hamilton. Contractor: PCL Construction.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 7, 2022

During the planning process, his rendering of the renovated house in Virtual Reality really helped us experience his vision, so that we could make tweaks before the contractors even started.” — Lise Ciolino (homeowner). © Jamie Leasure. © Jamie Leasure. © Jamie Leasure. © Jamie Leasure. © Jamie Leasure. © Tyler Chartier.

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Architizer

JULY 28, 2022

The Landon – For this 340-unit building renovation, we wanted to look back to the neighborhood’s history as a hub of transportation, not far from the meatpacking district, and it’s association with the rail connection to the southwest. As I mentioned above, the owner and contractors were motivated to make it work as designed.

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2022

Architecture studio SAW incorporated curved elements and multiple staircases in its renovation of a 1930s dwelling that is meant to reconsider the "notion of groundedness". A roof deck offers a sweeping view of the city and the bay. Rooms are filled with an eclectic mix of decor, and finishes include stone, wood and metal.

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e-architect

AUGUST 10, 2023

Inherited Service Space Marylebone Mews House shares the same history but with one large exception which complicated this house’s renovation – the plant room serving the larger house (now separated into flats) was still located in the mews house’s basement. Due to freeholder-leaseholder agreements this positioning had to be retained.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The Emeco House is a renovated 1940s building in Venice Beach, California. The renovation project was meant to capture Emeco's ethos around design and sustainability. The father and daughter, who love nature and surf together weekly, also wanted Emeco House to reflect the brand's messaging around design and sustainability. "We

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e-architect

JUNE 30, 2023

Structural steel members are exposed under the roof overhang and inside the studio. The interior wall and ceiling finishes are black to contrast with the marble sculptures. Natural plaster and Swedish pine tar finishes contribute to healthy indoor air quality. The interior spaces are minimal and open.

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Deezen

APRIL 7, 2022

Like other parts of the city, the area is experiencing a lot of new development and building renovations. The upper level contains the main suite, an office and a roof terrace. Interior finishes include white oak flooring with a "purposefully pronounced grain", painted sheetrock walls and grey bathroom tiles.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The vertical format glass planks accentuate height, and their textured cast-glass finish allows soft light to bathe interior spaces without compromising privacy to nearby neighbours," the studio explained. Contractor: VMS Construction Ltd. A bedroom has been converted into an office. A folded-steel stair has been clad in Douglas fir.

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