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Mexico City renovation by Taller Héctor Barroso includes dark exterior

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Taller Héctor Barroso completed the renovation of a decades-old house in Mexico City. For the exterior walls, the team used concrete blocks, which were then covered with dark brown stucco that, when dry, appears black. Spaces gradually open up to the exterior landscape, notably a rear garden with a sculpture by Tezontle Studio. "As

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What If You Added a Window?

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At least once a week, I look at one particular wall in my living room and wonder why the person who built this place didn’t put a window there. So I decided to investigate the reality of adding a window and whether there are better options for more light than having somebody cut a big hole in the side of your house.

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These Five Homes Get a Fresh Outlook With Custom Windows and Doors

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Whether part of a new build or a gut renovation, natural light is the great equalizer. Despite light’s transformative power, standardized window sizes remain a mainstay in home improvement centers. While there’s nothing wrong with the ease and convenience of stock windows, we know that one size doesn’t (and shouldn’t) always fit all.

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Home Renovation Ideas

Aric Gitomer Architect

Residential architects love renovations. Most of them suggest that the best home renovations are those that respect the original structure and enlighten it from a modern and contemporary perspective. So, it’s fair to retain some of those features during renovation. During the renovation, the scale of the project matters.

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Bockus Payne renovates 1970s skyscraper in Oklahoma City

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Local architecture studio Bockus Payne has renovated a 1970s commercial skyscraper in Oklahoma City , reformatting its interiors and landscape and completely replacing its exterior glazing. Local bank BancFirst bought the structure and employed Bockus Payne to carry out the renovation.

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Byró Architekti "blurs old and new" at renovated House in Kutná Hora

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Prague studio Byró Architekti has renovated a 19th-century house in the Czech town of Kutná Hora, adding unexpected openings and colourful joinery that create a playful contrast with the original interior. Internal windows and glass-block walls were added on each level to provide a visual connection to the living spaces.

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Eight homes with practical and stylish built-in window seats

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For our latest lookbook , we've collected eight window seats in homes across the world including clever custom-made solutions in wood and concrete. By installing a window seat, interior designers don't just add extra seating to a room, they also create a peaceful space that can be used for contemplation and relaxation.

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