Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

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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Archinect

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Frame House transforms the existing barn house typology into a contemporary dwelling, redefined by strategic compositions of window frames on each new elevation and new structure extending from the existing gambrel roof construction.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

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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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Gridded fibre-cement cladding and a swimming pool with underwater windows feature at the East Van Residence in Vancouver by Canadian firm SMStudio. This house was designed for a small family that loved their neighbourhood but needed a more functional house and floor plan that would suit their lifestyle and needs," the studio said.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This Surrey property has been nicknamed the Elephant House thanks to its U-shaped window and trunk-like tower. Architect Lawrence Abbott designed the brutalist semi as part of the award-winning, 32-home Apex Development in the 1960s when the government pushed for affordable housing in the commuter town.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2023

Architecture studio Ballman Khapalova has renovated a 1980s ranch house in Saugerties, New York , to make it a contemporary home with maximised views of the surrounding landscape. Ballman Khapalova extended Pine Lane House by 300 square feet and added a steel standing seam roof, external wood cladding and an outdoor deck.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

A private mezcal bar forms the heart of this house that Amsterdam interior architecture firm Barde vanVoltt has overhauled in Mexico City 's La Condesa neighbourhood. Even though the house was falling apart, we felt its soul was fully alive." and extended them to the back of the house.

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Deezen

JUNE 18, 2022

The founders of Brooklyn studio Stewart-Schafer have renovated a modernist home in Connecticut for themselves, using a natural colour palette to complement the surrounding woodland. Stewart-Schafer principals James Veal and Christine Stucker added a personal touch to a house in Easton.

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The Architecture Designs

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Some renovations can greatly increase a home’s value, making it more attractive to buyers in the real estate market. By picking the best renovations, people can make their homes better and also get more money back when it’s time to sell. This is pretty much the case of house renovation in Concord , CA.

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Deezen

JULY 27, 2022

Located in the north of Amsterdam, the house was originally built for a middle-class family in the 1800s. Home Dijkhuis is a renovated dyke house in Amsterdam. A spacious kitchen, dining area and garden are set a level down at the back of the house, while four bedrooms occupy the first floor under the gabled roof.

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e-architect

JUNE 26, 2023

All mechanical systems were also upgraded, and new windows were added and aligned with existing windows to maximize all possible openings, while keeping costs low. The addition to the main floor aligns the entry with the center of the house, while moving the interior social space closer to the existing trees to the west.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022

US studio Fuse Architects added cedar cladding, expanded the windows and brightened the interiors of the Plover House on the coast of California. The three-bedroom house was designed for a Silicon Valley couple and their three children. Fuse Architects retained the house's original footprint. The team raised the roofline.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JUNE 10, 2022

Purchasing or renting a house is probably one of the most significant economic investments in people’s lives. This is real life, and you are not living in one of the television episodes of Selling Sunset where everyone can afford glamorous houses worth millions of dollars. The process of selling and buying a house is not simple.

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 28, 2024

One effective strategy is to invest in strategic pre-sale renovations. It’s essential to focus on renovations that boost your home’s value without breaking the bank. This article will guide you through a series of well-chosen renovations that promise a good return on investment.

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Deezen

MARCH 4, 2024

Positioned on Lovers Walk hill overlooking the city of Cork, the townhouse – called Lovers Walk – was renovated by Kingston Lafferty Design. We used the hallway as the core of the house, which grounded the space with pops of colour stemming from it. Every space in this house is an assault on the senses, in the best way possible."

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

Studio Schicketanz has completed a renovation of the former seaside home of modernist architect Henry Hill. Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California , the cedar house was originally constructed in 1961 and expanded in 1969 and again in 1971, with unusually shaped rooms, rounded seating spaces and colourful glass accents.

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Westeck News

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Content courtesy of CHBA Planning a renovation? Are you looking to make your renovation dreams a reality? Warranty and follow up At Westeck Windows and Doors , we manufacture bespoke fenestration products that will provide benefit to the specific needs of the project. Thermal values reach Passive House and Net Zero targets.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

From a bold blue apartment in Paris to an all-lilac kitchen in Stockholm , this lookbook rounds up renovations that cleverly use bright colours to update and refresh home interiors. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Deezen

JULY 3, 2022

From circular openings in an Indonesian dwelling to the lofty skylights of an English barn-style house, our latest lookbook features 10 residential interiors with striking windows. Architects and designers often use unusual windows in their projects to create visual interest within both residential and commercial interiors.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 12, 2024

Renovating your home goes beyond just enhancing its visual appeal—it’s a chance to make your space more sustainable and energy-efficient. In this article, we’ll explore some cost-effective and eco-friendly home renovation ideas that can not only reduce your carbon footprint but also promise long-term savings.

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Deezen

APRIL 27, 2023

Colleen Healey Architecture has renovated a 30-year-old home in Maryland , introducing large windows and a hybrid facade that mixes Corten steel with cedar shake. Sloped windows with skylights add further light to the home. Both materials are economical and will continue to integrate more into the surroundings with time.

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Contemporist

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Michael Cooper Architects renovated a 1980's plaster clad home in New Zealand, and gave it contemporary dark wood exterior and new windows.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2023

Brazilian architect Denis Joelsons has completed a renovation of a series of brick structures called Sítio Rio Acima near São Paulo , including a primary home with a vaulted ceiling and arched clerestory window. The renovation was completed by architect Denis Joelsons In 2022, Denis Joelsons stitched the 34,425-square metre (8.5-acre)

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2024

A private roof terrace enclosed by greenery features in Hidden Garden House, a Sydney home reconfigured by Australian studio Sam Crawford Architects. Situated within a conservation zone, the home has been updated by Sam Crawford Architects to brighten its dark interior and transform it into an urban "sanctuary".

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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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Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2024

Canadian architecture studio D'Arcy Jones Architects has completed a project called John Street Redo, which involved renovating and enlarging an early 1900s home in a way that is "forward-looking without erasing an old building's original charm". While many houses in the area back up to laneways, this home is sandwiched between two streets.

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Dwell

MAY 1, 2024

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. An underutilized outdoor balcony at the back of the house was brought inside, creating a new social area and dining room for the home. Have one to share? Post it here. It Finally Feels Like Theirs.

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Westeck News

MARCH 25, 2022

High Performance Windows. “High-performance windows” is a term that is used to describe a window that will give the highest and best ratings when it comes to energy efficiency. High-performance windows are a must whether you’re creating a net-zero home or seeking Passive House certification.

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Deezen

MARCH 31, 2024

Brass ribbons line the asymmetric portals that connect the kitchen and dining room of this Toronto residence, renovated by local architecture and art studio Svima. The Portal House was designed for a couple who had wanted to refresh their home for 10 years, but have very different aesthetic tastes.

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Deezen

APRIL 29, 2024

Architecture studio dMFK Architects has restored and renovated the Voysey House office in Chiswick, London , which was originally designed as a wallpaper factory by architect CFA Voysey. This included replacing the non-original windows with steel reproductions of the original frames.

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Archinect

AUGUST 10, 2022

Los Angeles' historic Hollyhock House will reopen to the public on Aug. During this time, LA's Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) embarked on “significant transformations” at the Hollyhock House and Residence A, a guest house (also designed by Wright) located at the same site. 18, city officials announced.

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The Spaces

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Located on Morford Street in the historic city centre, the 860 sq ft Bath property has been renovated by Hewitt Studios and cleverly blends old with new. Meanwhile, a flexible space at the rear also boasts a pyramid roof light, with views south across the city skyline, and sash timber windows.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2022

The renovated eight-bedroom house fronts Logan Circle, one of the city's grand rotaries that connects several major avenues, created as part of engineer Pierre L'Enfant's original masterplan. During the renovation, brick walls and floor joists were exposed to contrast a contemporary kitchen.

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Deezen

JULY 27, 2023

Originally constructed in 1974 by William Turnbull, Jr , the 1,200-square foot (110-square metre) cabin was renovated in 2022 by Joanne Koch, who leads Berkeley-based studio Koch Architects , as "a bridge to the redeeming qualities of nature". The cabin centres around a two-storey atrium with large east- and west-facing stacked windows.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Brooklyn-based Home Studios has renovated a bar and restaurant in Montauk , using materials like white-washed plaster, glazed tiles and reclaimed timber for a "deliberately minimal approach". Located in the town centre, the A-frame building that houses the restaurant has a white bird painted on the side of its roof – hence the original name.

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Bustler

APRIL 15, 2024

The judging panel includes: Laura Jane Clark: Founder of Lamp Architects, TV presenter (Your Home Made Perfect and Ugly House to Lovely House) and author of The Handbook of Home Design; Darren Bray: Founder and director of Studio B.A.D The closing date for entries is 17 June 2024.

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Architecture Ideas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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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