Archinect

OCTOBER 4, 2022

One major factor, according to some experts, are modern building code While other southwest Florida communities like Fort Myers were devastated, Punta Gorda, a town of about 20,000, was saved thanks to strident code changes enacted in the wake of 1992’s Hurricane Andrew and Hurricane Charley twelve years later.

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Architizer

AUGUST 29, 2022

In his 1927 manifesto, Five Points of Architecture, Le Corbusier made horizontal windows a core concept of his architectural philosophy. These long narrow windows which could wrap around the façade’s length like a ribbon, he argued, were the best way to offer evenly light spaces throughout a building without compromising privacy.

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Architizer

AUGUST 15, 2022

Rural living has for long existed in the human imagination as a mythical refuge where we might be able to escape our modern distractions: a bucolic place where life is simpler, living is intricately tied to the land, and one’s days can be spent cultivating fields and tending to flocks of sheep. A Restorative Retreat for Sartfell.

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Deezen

APRIL 28, 2022

Twentieth-century architecture is increasingly under threat in the USA as modernist , postmodernist and brutalist buildings are being raised to be replaced by new structures. "It It is a critical moment for modern architectural sites in the US," explained Docomomo US executive director Liz Waytkus. Photo by Michele Racioppi.

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Deezen

MARCH 16, 2022

Portelli , who is known for his cubist artworks and murals, originally designed the house in 1995 and incorporated numerous windows and skylights throughout the building so that it could serve as the ideal place to paint and live. Adjacent to the terrace is a modern kitchen with black cabinetry. The photography is by Ramon Portelli.

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Archinect

AUGUST 14, 2022

Set within a naturally lush green setting in the Beverly Glen Canyon hillsides of Los Angeles, this complete renovation restores the integrity of an abandoned 1959 Bill Mack designed home with unique contemporary artistic flare.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Several structures listed as historic monuments were preserved and restored as part of the scheme, while some modern additions to the site were demolished and replaced to improve circulation. Those that were restored date back to the 1950s and 1960s. The folded eaves windows respect the historic eaves heights.".

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Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2024

Until recently, it has been common practice to hide away old structures during adaptive reuse projects. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring clever outbuilding interiors , homes with mid-century modern furniture and residential spaces with playful net floors.

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Habitus Living

JANUARY 16, 2022

The brief was to provide a separate kids area, a larger integrated living area that connected to the outdoors, new modern amenities, and to introduce much needed natural light and volume in a particularly tight site. “ With the owner’s desire for raw character the first floor addition structure was designed to be on display.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Japanese studios Td-Atelier and Endo Shorijo Design have transformed a townhouse in Kyoto into a noodle restaurant that combines traditional residential details with modern geometric interventions. Built-in bench seating is positioned along one wall and a window seat offers a view of the street outside.

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

Looking back on the transformative impact of Modernism, which reshaped the global built environment in just twenty-seven years, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment where we possess the knowledge and tools to envision doing the same at an accelerated pace. Horizontal Windows 4. The five CIAM planning principles included: 1.

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Deezen

JULY 20, 2023

While its strengths lay in its architectural form and south-facing windows, our innovative approach to the project was essential in bringing contemporary functionality and sustainability to the fore," the studio added. "By Where cabinetry needed restoration, it was updated in respectful ways, always with a nod to what may have come before us."

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Dwell

OCTOBER 30, 2023

You will first discover a beautifully restored 1957 homestead cabin, complete with a new roof, refurbished steel-framed windows, and an original cinder block interior. As you follow the winding driveway, a modern structure emerges as the focal point. Enter through the gated entrance of this fully fenced 5-acre parcel.

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Architizer

AUGUST 11, 2022

It was important to prove that sustainable architecture can have a modern aesthetic. Simple and clean detailing is more likely to be restored than renovated. A large east facing cleristory window lights the shower in the morning from above. Budget: 1M – 5M. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Dwell

AUGUST 18, 2022

Sought-after design elements like vaulted ceilings, tall windows and doors, and historic charm came built in with these renovated residences. So when it came to converting them into residences for modern living, their owners approached them with reverence, keeping intact the buildings’ original character while tuning them up for daily life.

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Deezen

JANUARY 29, 2024

Spanish studio Plantea Estudio has completed a cafe and bakery inside an early 20th-century building in Madrid , contrasting the original dark tones of the interior with modern steel surfaces. The interior space was quite dark, only connected to the exterior part by two openings in a structural wall," Morán recalled. "So

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Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Chicago architecture firm Studio Gang has expanded a California college through the addition of mass-timber structures that were informed by how fungi grow in the wild. Four buildings were designed to complement the existing structures – California modern-style buildings with stucco walls and splashes of colour – and the woodland environment.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2023

The 15th–century building is used as an events space Risco stripped away previous, incongruent additions to the existing buildings, carrying out a series of "surgical operations" to introduce air conditioning, increase the number of roof trusses and alter the windows. "A

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Read on to find out more about Dezeen readers' favourite houses from November: Photo by David Barbour Cuddymoss, Scotland, by Ann Nisbet Studio Architecture practice Ann Nisbet Studio inserted an insulated timber frame into a stone ruin in Ayrshire, adding a timber-clad extension to form two gabled structures connected by a glass corridor.

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Deezen

APRIL 3, 2024

Phipps' visual exploration of modernism in Wales follows six other publications by the London-based artist capturing post-war architecture in Britain, including Brutal North and Brutal London. For Phipps, the book aims to recalibrate the undervalued history of modernism in both a local and international context. "I

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The project was envisioned as a "modern reincarnation" of the hotel that once operated on the site. The exterior facades, featuring white stucco and arched windows, were kept largely intact. The exterior facades, featuring white stucco and arched windows, were kept largely intact. The photography is by Erin Feinblatt.

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SW Oregon Architect

JULY 3, 2022

It is in the village of Oak Park, west of Chicago, during the period spanning from 1889 to 1909, (1) that his built works displayed a progressive melding of the ideals of the Arts & Crafts movement, Louis Sullivan’s foreshadowing of modernism, and his own notions of an “organic” architecture fitted to the long, low landscape of the Midwest.

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Dwell

APRIL 4, 2024

Dating back to 1871, the historic property has vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and a wide-open layout. acres From the Agent : " Welcome to 41 Pitt Street, a unique blend of historic charm and modern comfort. The structure formerly served as the first dedicated sanctuary for Plymouth Congregational Church.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen eight kitchens in contemporary homes where strategically placed windows and glazing create well-lit spaces for cooking and spending quality time with family and friends. A window wall creates views of an outdoor dining area and fills the room with light.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

It has undergone a top-to-bottom renovation within the last 18 months to update its stone bones with modern systems and amenities, such as underfloor heating and solar panel installation.

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Dwell

APRIL 27, 2023

The castle at the rear was reconstructed as a modern interpretation of the original structure, which had been previously demolished. Celebrating collaboration and colors, the result is a dynamic heritage restoration with contemporary addition." The site is steep, and despite the height and scale, the footprint is narrow.

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The Spaces

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

It bears heavy influence from Frank Lloyd Wright, adapting to its rocky terrain with its wedge-shaped design and stone structure, built with materials excavated from the site. Interiors feature a plethora of wood-framed windows, bursting with greenery from the gardens and exposed stone walls, with reddish timber floors running underfoot.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 23, 2024

Situated close to the picturesque landscape of Montepulciano, where natural beauty and history intertwine, this family-friendly getaway embraces the principles of accessible luxury and modern hospitality. Its frescoes, restored by hand with artisanal precision, offer a visual journey through the history of Tuscany.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Year Built : 1959 Footprint : 1,450 square feet (two bedrooms, two baths) From the Agent : " Set within a naturally lush, green setting in Bel Air Canyon, this complete renovation restores the integrity of an abandoned 1959 Bill Mack home with contemporary artistic flare.

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Dwell

JUNE 3, 2022

Now, at the peak of its care, the property has been entirely customized and restored by the current owner/designer, with the intent to marry the memorable with the modern." Photo by Virtually Here Studios The current owner, designer Brooke Safford, carefully restored the 1800s home. An Earthship-Inspired Desert Home Asks $3.5M

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Deezen

JULY 3, 2023

US studio Shiftspace has renovated a rowhouse in Philadelphia originally designed by Chinese-American architect IM Pei , restoring its original qualities after decades of alterations. Shiftspace was tasked with paring back these alterations to restore Pei's original vision while enhancing it with contemporary details.

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Deezen

MAY 10, 2023

Adjaye Associates has broken ground on a power station conversion in Washington DC The design will preserve many aspects of the original moderne-style building – a six-storey structure designed by American architect William Foster Dewey to house machinery that supplemented the supply of steam heat to federal buildings in the capital city.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You will first discover a beautifully restored 1957 homestead cabin, complete with a new roof, refurbished steel-framed windows, and an original cinder block interior. As you follow the winding driveway, a modern structure emerges as the focal point. Enter through the gated entrance of this fully fenced 5-acre parcel.

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Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Image credit: Alessandro Lana / Venice Venice Hotel A five-year restoration began, with a major rethink needed after the hotel had stood abandoned for decades. Main image credit: Alessandro Lana / The Venice Venice Hotel The Venice Venice Hotel – audacious and avant-garde Pauline Brettell.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2023

Achieving this layout involved stripping the building back to its structure and installing new steelwork. The structural elements we used for this were key for the design of the house, as they stayed partly visible.". "The The structural elements we used for this were key for the design of the house, as they stayed partly visible.".

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

Hill was a proponent of California Modernism in the Bay Area during the postwar period. The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. The team used vintage photography to restore the spaces.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 16, 2022

acres From the Agent : "This midcentury-modern masterpiece, nestled amongst beautiful mature trees is now available after 40 years. As featured in Midcentury-Modern Homes of Denver, this architectural and structural example of expressionism with classic post-and-beam styling must be seen by those looking for a very special opportunity.

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