Deezen

JUNE 19, 2022

Taller Héctor Barroso completed the renovation of a decades-old house in Mexico City. On the street-facing facade, windows were kept small enough to retain privacy while still allowing light to enter and for the inhabitants to view the surroundings. Structural engineering: Ricardo Camacho. Engineering: Tomás Rodríguez.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 22, 2022

New York-based GRT Architects has rearranged the layout of an apartment in the East Village and added warm materials during its renovation. The studio undertook the project in Onyx Court, a six-storey corner Beaux-Arts structure on Second Avenue built in 1902 by Harde & Short. MEP engineer: ANZ.

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Dwell

MARCH 28, 2023

Mannerist tendencies are also employed in the play of scale within the interiors; the geometry of the new living room folds toward a monumental order ‘sash’ window and high-backed window seats magnify a sense of scale that is belied by the relatively demure exterior massing.

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The Architecture Designs

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Renovating your house is challenging but it reaps great rewards. Not only do you get to design parts of your house exactly as you want them, renovations also add significant value to your property should you ever wish to sell in the future. Renovations can be complex, disruptive and vulnerable to circumstances outside of your control.

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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. A custom steel railing is integrated with a wood rail that continues the rhythm and material of the house façade.

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Deezen

MARCH 6, 2022

TYPE 's design centres around simple, quality materials that can be left exposed, so they don't need external finishes. Details include an exposed concrete structure, lime plaster walls, a floor of quarry tiles and furniture elements made from ash and Douglas fir. An upholstered window seat lines the picture window.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 1, 2024

The renovation of Romney Hall on the Montana State University campus modernized the historic building, originally constructed in 1922, while preserving its character and helping the university meet the needs of a growing student population. And for MSU, ultimately, extends the lifespan of beloved campus treasure for future generations.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 5, 2022

The home was thoroughly tested and proven over 30 years of family use, and the clients wanted to retain its easy function and utilitarian materiality while adding further accommodation for the evolution of family life. Newly introduced materials are highly functional, require minimal upkeep and improve with weathering and age."

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2022

After spending a few years in a spec house and eager to improve their living arrangement, the owners of this San Francisco residence looked to local studio Klopf Architecture to see if they could renovate their current home. The Modern Inversion project involved the renovation of a San Francisco home. Structural engineer: ZFA.

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e-architect

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This objective translates into a need to renovate outdated and unwelcoming premises. Originally closed off with opaque sills and translucent windows, the facade has undergone a complete transformation. Furniture shapes are flowing and curved, and the materials are unpretentious but warm, with a focus on solid oak for many pieces.

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BD+C

JUNE 5, 2023

It is essential that structural engineers have a strong understanding of wind behavior, structural behavior, knowledge of building codes, and repair requirements. A structural engineer is necessary to assess wind damage because of the significant impact wind can have on a building's structural integrity.

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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 basement level has two bedrooms and a den that opens to the pool deck. In Situ Studio is the fourth team to work on the Morgan Creek residence.

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Deezen

MARCH 8, 2022

Updates included repointed brick, a new roof, re-glazed windows and the repair of decorative elements. The material relates to, but reinterprets, the Roman brick of the original building.". Structural engineer: Keast & Hood. Mechanical engineering: Bala Engineering. Landscape architect: OLIN.

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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

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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

The architecture aspires to challenge the traditional conventions of 'firmness' by creating a dynamic structure that makes the building appear to soar," the 25:8 Architecture + Urban Design team told Dezeen. The Ottawa-based studio completed the renovation in 2023, maximising the home's footprint by building on top of an existing carport.

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Dwell

JULY 15, 2022

The house also has a strong materiality externally, with a singular cladding and roofing material of warm cedar shingles, which has the added benefit of being low maintenance. The southern facade is free of windows to prevent the gaze of neighbors as they approach from the access way.

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Deezen

MARCH 18, 2022

The renovation, named Curve Appeal, was carried out by Nimtim Architects to modernise the semi-detached house near Peckham Rye park and create practical, playful living spaces for the family who owns it. Sliding doors and windows are built into the partitions. Structural engineers: QED Structures.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 13, 2022

After living with its charms, the owners decided to renovate and create a swooping indoor/outdoor addition that "hugs" the backyard. Both the existing villa and the extension are in brick, yet they contrast in size, color, and treatment of the material, revealing the layers of time in the project. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2022

Brooklyn studio CO Adaptive Architecture has renovated an industrial building in the New York borough's Gowanus neighbourhood to create bright and spacious theatre rehearsal spaces. Sunlight penetrates through existing skylights and windows. Original brick walls were left in the renovated design.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The large timber shutters hide the full-height windows that slide into a hidden cavity behind the cedar rainscreen. This allows the shutters to be closed while the windows behind are open, to allow the sounds of bird calls and waves on the beach below to filter through. The use of concrete and steel was kept to the minimum required.

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Dwell

JANUARY 25, 2023

The cheerful spirit of Nimtim Architects’ renovation continues inside by way of bold patterns and more pops of color. A slot window on the rear elevation aligns with the glazed roof light over the side extension to bring in daylight and views of the sky. Pink window frames provide a flash of color against the dark cork.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Project Details: Location: Okayama City, Japan Architect: Raumus Structural Engineer: Nishi Structural Design Contractor: Yamato House Photographer: Norihito Yamauchi From the Architect: " This is a renovation of a ‘minka’—a traditional Japanese-style house—for a family of four in Okayama, Japan.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2022

The high nave and pair of aisles are in the form of a classical library, but are set out in the register of the original building using the materials and construction techniques of traditional farm carpentry and metalwork," explained Crawshaw Architects. Structural engineer: Hardman Structural Engineers.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Project Details: Location: Brooklyn, New York Designer: TBo / @ tbo_architecture Footprint: 2,260 square feet Architect of Record: Enthink Engineering Builder: Prestigne Renovation Group Inc. Multiple windows and doors on every floor provide natural ventilation and a dynamic and playful facade.

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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

JANUARY 28, 2024

Originally built in the 1920s to give tuberculosis patients access to the healing power of nature, the historic structure is now a five-star wellness retreat. Manna offers 32 rooms fitted out with natural materials and neutral tones, plus gym and spa facilities and a restaurant focused on local produce.

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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. Local firm In Situ Studio was charged with designing a contemporary residence for a couple – the husband is an electrical engineer, and the wife is a German and history teacher. Part of the HUUS house is sunken in the ground.

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2023

Read: Satish Jassal Architects adds oak framed conservatory to renovated London townhouse "This house is part of a family of brick houses that we have been developing over the last 10 years, often on tricky sites such as this one," said Jassal. The photography is by Richard Chivers.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Read: Fuse Architects renovates pyramidal 1960s coastal house in California. "We We wanted to keep the palette of materials simple and clean, a clear expression of how the building was made," Loomis said. Interiors were created from a palette of "simple and clean" materials. Structural engineer: Thorton Tomasetti.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The project involved the adaptive reuse of a small commercial complex Baldridge Architects, which was founded in 2005 by architect Burton Baldridge, was formerly housed in an Austin office building it had renovated on West Lynn Street. The material palette includes maple flooring and premium drywall. The photography is by Casey Dunn.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2023

The house occupies a former caretaker's cottage that had been abandoned Castanheira 's renovation uncovers the original timber roof structure, adds a bedroom wing and gives the building an entirely new interior layout. We took the opportunity to go slightly lower, in order to increase the room height," said Castanheira.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

This nimble renovation to an existing brick walk-up celebrates an often-overlooked apartment typology – highlighting the value of the original building while elevating it to support contemporary modes of living. The ceiling is insulated and the roof window is double-glazed to minimize additional heat gain and retain winter warmth.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Berlin studio Behles & Jochimsen Architekten has renovated and extended the Nuremberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry offices in Germany , adding sandstone-clad buildings that tie in with the area's historic architecture. The Nuremberg Chamber of Commerce and Industry headquarters have been renovated.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2022

The aim of the project was to demonstrate how an affordable, low-energy house could be created using simple yet robust materials. The material palette was chosen to be simple yet robust. "We All the windows are triple glazed. Read: Architecture for London uses natural materials to renovate studio founder's home.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 19, 2022

In several areas, patterned screens with intricate geometric motifs recall traditional mashrabiya – wooden screens that filter daylight in windows. The design, massing, and material selection is that of a contemporary building that interprets traditional principles," said the team. Structural engineering: RJC (Toronto).

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2022

A simple palette of materials run throughout the extension, primarily featuring the home's distinctive green colour. It is used for the steel structure, which is left exposed, and for cabinets, railings, and window frames. Structural engineering: CAFEL Ingenieri?a. The photography is by Luis Young.

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