Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

US architecture studio GBBN preserved and expanded a 19th-century home in Erie, Pennsylvania into an educational facility with a glass bridge connection and metal-clad, barn-like structure. A glass bridge is included in the design. The building wraps around an exterior courtyard. A thin swooping roofline tops the bridge.

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Dwell

JANUARY 2, 2024

Crafted with double-width CMU exterior walls and inserted Douglas fir floor and roof structure, the entire residence was conceived with resilience in mind. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Anacapa Architecture has renovated an early 1900s building to create the Drift Hotel The hotel occupies a three-storey, Italian Mediterranean-style building that totals 15,617 square feet (1,451 square metres). The exterior facades, featuring white stucco and arched windows, were kept largely intact.

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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

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. On the exterior, crisp-white plaster was added to the original concrete masonry. The photography is by Casey Dunn.

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Deezen

JUNE 30, 2022

In the eastern and western zones, which include an experimental garden and space for production seedling and germination, translucent glass and automated venting provide the ideal growing environment," the architect studio explained. Glass and steel clad the structure's facade. Structural engineer: C.E.

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Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2023

American studio ZGF Architects has adapted a historic Ford Motor Company factory in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania into a biomedical research laboratory by renovating existing structures and creating a cantilevered terracotta-clad addition. The Assembly is a renovated factory in Pittsburgh. Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti.

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Deezen

AUGUST 21, 2023

A Cold War-era building designed to withstand nuclear blasts is among the structures that have been renovated by Elkus Manfredi Architects at the newly established Children's National Research & Innovation Campus. The 12-acre (4.8-hectare)

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Deezen

APRIL 7, 2022

Glazed brick and charred cypress wrap the exterior of a partly sunken North Carolina home designed by architecture firm In Situ Studio. Like other parts of the city, the area is experiencing a lot of new development and building renovations. It also has its own exterior entrance, allowing visitors to easily come and go.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Mexican architecture studio Cimet Arquitectos has remodelled and reinforced an 18-storey-tall structure in Mexico City after it was damaged by a series of earthquakes. In order to carry out the renovation, the studio needed first to correct the tilt of the tower. The renovation included installing new dampeners and supports.

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Westeck News

APRIL 1, 2022

Our Client Spotlight explores the latest projects from Custom Home Builders, Architects, Designers and Renovation Specialists. This grand space seamlessly flows into the back patio and yard through large format multi-slide glass sliders from Westeck Windows & Doors another local manufacturer.” Interior Design | Laura Vroom.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Following that, the firm renovated an office building at 1010 West Lynn, a space which garnered multiple design awards. Photo © Casey Dunn To fuel growth and to provide amenities lacking in prior space, new space was needed which led to the purchase of a set of structures on Burnet Road, a principal Austin commercial arterial.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Thin wooden slats cover the entire home, drawing cues from historical structures that are meant to provide shelter and natural ventilation at once. The wooden slats that make up the exterior were repurposed from old fences. Structural engineer: Engineering Ventures. Construction Inc.

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Deezen

MARCH 17, 2023

Large stretches of glass bring in daylight and create a welcoming appearance. Within the facility the architects carved out openings "Metal and glass additions complement the original limestone building, and create a tuned coherence between old and new," the studio added.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

The cadastral transaction left the new lot with only a small side yard and a boxed-in exterior space at the back," the studio said. Over the past century, the carriage house underwent several renovations, although the exterior was largely kept intact. Structural engineer: Lateral.

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Architizer

JULY 21, 2022

Its central location confirms its importance as a town resource and gathering place for the entire community.ABA’s project renews and renovates the 1893 building and adds 13,000 square feet for collections, programs, and the arts. © Peter Vanderwarker. © Peter Vanderwarker. © Peter Vanderwarker. © Peter Vanderwarker. © Peter Vanderwarker.

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Dwell

MAY 12, 2023

The shared living spaces of the house are arranged on the raised ground floor with the private bedrooms located on the lower ground floor where side extensions and localized structural underpinning enlarge the footprint of the house and maximize its functionality for a growing young family.

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Dwell

MAY 30, 2023

The renovation dabbles in cluttercore with built-ins showing off colorful dishware, and whimsical wallpapers paired with tile in rich hues. Further work on the ground floor includes new custom joinery, stained glass, and interiors in the double length living room and hallway, as well as a new bathroom. "On Have one to share?

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Deezen

MARCH 27, 2024

A new arched-shaped rounded steel staircase rises in front of one of the original stained glass windows," said the studio. The stair is clearly contemporary in its materials, construction, and detailing, but has a formal resonance with the existing arches throughout the building."

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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". On most days, one is just as likely to take the exterior stairs as the interior stairs to move between rooms," said architect Dan Spiegel, a founding partner at SAW. "It

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e-architect

DECEMBER 2, 2022

The Furioso Vineyards project consists of the renovation and expansion of an existing winery, including the addition of a new tasting room and public amenity spaces. Wrapped in glass on all sides, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills. In the summer, the cantilever perfectly shades the glass tasting room from direct sun.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 12, 2022

Besides, there are also various added constructions built independently by local villagers for meeting their changing living needs, such as shanties with colored-steel roof or glass roof, which blend with the natural fabrics of the village. Further moving towards the north, the occupants will reach the renovated old building.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The raw-steel structure from a previous renovation was retained, but the stair treads were replaced with new ones made of oiled white oak in order to maintain continuity with the materials used on the ground floor. The existing stairs lead to the home’s private spaces on the second floor.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The starting point of the design was to renovate the existing school building, extending its lifespan. Also designed with Van Boven Architecten, Sint-Michielsgestel’s Green Villa, with a façade of green shelves lending it a soft, leafy exterior, is currently gearing towards a planning application. Source by MVRDV. Image © MVRDV.

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aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

The upgrade of the natatorium removed nonconforming exterior additions, and the south façade’s 1980 diptych mural “Primal Sea” was restored by its creator, Precita Eyes. The glass entry lobby offers views through the courtyard and soccer fields beyond while supporting use of the clubhouse after pool hours.

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Architizer

AUGUST 7, 2022

It was important for the design team to create exterior spaces for the clients that would highlight and expand access to the landscape, while also considering the need for private refuge and comfort. The architecture of the home renovation was limited by the perceived historical nature of the residence.

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e-architect

JANUARY 6, 2022

Located on a long, narrow lot in the Venice neighborhood of Los Angeles, the house comprises a dramatic series of folded roof planes and a collage of textured metal and wood exterior surfaces. The living area is enclosed by a continuous glass wall, protected by a 6-ft roof overhang. Chris Hawley & Chris Graesser, Project Managers.

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e-architect

JULY 23, 2023

Through extensive renovation efforts, the roller shutter was removed and replaced with a curtain wall to enhance the ingress of natural light into the hangar. Polished Plaster The XR Lab is built with a steel structure that incorporates thermal and acoustic insulation.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 16, 2022

Wraparound House is an expansive architectural renovation and landscape of a 1930s home in the Marina neighborhood, for a couple with three children. The central interior stair forms the core of the house when viewed in section, but an exterior stair also connects the levels via the outdoor terraces. Photo © Paul Dyer.

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Architizer

AUGUST 5, 2022

SMUD Headquarters Rehabilitation – Dreyfuss + Blackford designed the SMUD Headquarters building in the late-1950s and was commissioned 60 years later to renovate and rehabilitate the entire facility inside and out. A self-tinting glass, it darkens gradually when heated by direct sunlight. Budget: 50M – 100M.

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e-architect

AUGUST 2, 2023

As a central core element dividing two defined wings of the podium, as well as the twin towers rising behind it, alternating frosted and clear glass diagonal slats define the bulbous podium entrance and atrium, twisting upwards like roots of a Banyan tree.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 15, 2023

Photo © Naho Kubota The studio gut renovated and expanded the main home (originally a converted dairy barn) and added a ground-up garage/studio, and spa shed. MEP Engineer: Altieri Sebor Wieber LLC Builder: L&L Builders, Belmont Land Design Client: Dr. Chandra Sen and Sharmila Sen Property: 8.7

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

The starting point of the design was to renovate the existing school building, extending its lifespan. Also designed with Van Boven Architecten, Sint-Michielsgestel’s Green Villa, with a façade of green shelves lending it a soft, leafy exterior, is currently gearing towards a planning application. Structural engineer: Van de Laar.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2022

AB Design Studio renovated a 1950s home in California. The residence is located in a high-fire area, and all exterior materials were constructed to comply with California's wildland urban interface requirements," the team said. Within the main structure, there is a division between public and private spaces.

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e-architect

APRIL 17, 2023

Design Years: 2022-2023 Construction Years: 2023-2025 Major Building Materials: Concrete structure, brick, natural stone, natural metals, and glass Program: The Steven S. Wymer Hall University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Location: 503 Gregory Drive Champaign, IL 61820 Client: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Stanford Residence is a mid-century renovation for IDEO. Kelley – who co-founded IDEO in 1991 with Bill Moggridge and Mike Nuttall – is a professor in Stanford's engineering school. Original plywood siding was kept on the exterior walls. The team set out to renovate the original home and add a studio in the rear.

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2022

Architecture studio Loader Monteith has renovated a modernist house in the Scottish Borders that was damaged in a fire, using a light touch to reinstate its original design by architect Peter Womersley. Loader Monteith has renovated a modernist house in the Scottish Borders. Structural engineer: ?

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