Deezen

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Mexican architecture studio Productora has restored a concrete industrial complex in Mexico City into a series of studios including its own office. Productora has been gradually renovating the building, which was originally a textile factory built in the 1920s, since it moved its offices to the structure following an earthquake in 2017.

Cities 141

Cities Renovation Industrial Restoration 141

Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2024

In this lookbook , we feature nine residential projects that demonstrate unique ways of interacting with a site's history by weaving existing ruins into their designs. Until recently, it has been common practice to hide away old structures during adaptive reuse projects.

Contemporary 126

Contemporary Home Restoration Residential 126

Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Strict preservation guidelines dictated that the old building had to be restored as it was first built An array of commercial and recreational facilities are also incorporated, such as a restaurant, kitchen, cocktail and tasting rooms, gallery, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, auditorium, courtyards, arcade gardens and retail premises.

Restoration 122

Restoration Commercial Events Technique 122

Deezen

MAY 4, 2024

Loader Monteith and Studio SJM won a competition to design it with their proposal to "embrace the students and the landscape" with a low-slung, L-shaped building that hugs the site's trees. High-level windows and sections of overhead glazing offer a constant, relaxing visual connection to the outdoors."

Education 105

Education Students Structural Engineering Landscape 105

Architizer

JANUARY 26, 2023

miles from the site. The cost of bringing a sanitary sewer to the site was $2.0M – threatening the viability of the entire development. Working with our civil and plumbing engineers, we developed a design for an on-site black water treatment system where the outflow was clean water.

Site 74

Site Permits Engineering Engineering 74

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.

Consulting 132

Consulting Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Residential 132

Deezen

MAY 12, 2024

OFIS Arhitekti achieved this by extending its living spaces with a looping structure, which outlines a garden atrium at the heart of the plan. Photo by Tomaz Gregoric Ring House's extension follows the site's topography, sloping gently to the south, away from the home. The villa dates back to the 1930s.

Roofing 115

Roofing Renovation Client Clients 115

Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

It features reclaimed materials from an old warehouse on the site Dailly's exterior is kept minimal, with white-painted walls animated by large windows, portions of green tiles and exposed brickwork. The dual presence of arched and linear shapes stems from the choice of materials and a desire for structural authenticity," said Busana.

Materials 124

Materials Housing Roofing Windows 124

Deezen

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

A gabled extension adjoins to the former ruin The 171-square-metre house is formed of two gabled structures situated perpendicular to one another, connected by a glass corridor. Meanwhile, with in the second building is a separate living room, with large windows punctured into the volume framing views of the surrounding landscape.

Housing 131

Housing Restoration Structure Renovation 131

Deezen

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

UK studio Adjaye Associates has released designs for a Brooklyn campus for the Bedford Stuyvesant Restoration Corporation that include a cultural centre and theatre. The campus will include three structures at the institution's site on Fulton Street in central Brooklyn.

Restoration 110

Restoration Education Innovation Design 110

Deezen

MAY 1, 2024

hectare) site with tall grasses, kiawe trees – also known as the American carob – and lava rocks, the team conceived a main dwelling and two guesthouses , along with a detached garage and swimming pool. The team incorporated large windows and full-height glass doors to capitalise on the views and pleasant climate.

Housing 121

Housing Architect Design Engineering 121

Dwell

APRIL 9, 2024

Over his 70-year career, Frank Lloyd Wright designed more than 1,000 structures—museums, homes, churches, commercial buildings—532 of which were built. Meanwhile, Lloyd Wright’s son, Eric Lloyd Wright , also went on to become an architect and spent much of his career restoring his father’s and grandfather’s buildings.

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Restoration Inspiration Architecture School Home 110

Deezen

MARCH 29, 2023

A mid-century house originally designed by British architect Trevor Dannatt has undergone a sensitive restoration by architecture studio Coppin Dockray in north London. However, over the years it had been poorly extended and developed significant structural issues, with its original elements obscured by a wild and unruly garden.

Contemporary 145

Contemporary Home Housing Renovation 145

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 The photography is by Carolina Delgado.

Events 126

Events Housing Renovation Roofing 126

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.

Housing 124

Housing Regulation Glass Restoration 124

Dwell

APRIL 27, 2023

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

Restoration 132

Restoration Construction Construction Exterior 132

The Spaces

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Brooklyn architects Civilian reimagined the interiors for Gensler ‘s building restoration, using Knoll furnishings and massive planters for greenery. Subdividing the concrete structure into guest rooms and a restaurant, he retrofitted bespoke wood berths for beds and baths and fitted new shutters around existing windows.

Project 112

Project Restoration Real Estate Roofing 112

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. As you step into their apartment, large arched windows hint at its ecclesiastical past, but the couple’s eye-catching textiles and artworks—set against pristine white walls—make the biggest impression.

Home 122

Home Restoration Windows Modern 122

Dwell

JANUARY 6, 2022

The midcentury prefab was originally designed to be transportable—although who could imagine removing the home from its pristine, tree-dotted site? Jalousie windows help provide ventilation. Expansive windows allow natural light to sweep across the interior, while the restored parquet flooring enhances the home’s vintage allure.

Transportation 122

Transportation Restoration Windows Exterior 122

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Chinese practice Arch Studio has renovated and extended a courtyard home called Mixed House on the outskirts of Beijing , China, by inserting a timber structure topped by a wavy roof. Materials have been left exposed to highlight the combination of new, restored and old, captured in the layered views through the home from the courtyards.

Roofing 98

Roofing Home Restoration Renovation 98

Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The store is located at a restored courtyard house in Beijing FOG Architecture renovated the building to reveal its original architecture, which features triangle-shaped timber roof trusses and series of wooden columns. These roofs were restored with the same grey brick tiles from the original building layered in the same density.

Housing 98

Housing Architecture Restoration Roofing 98

Deezen

MAY 10, 2023

Sited on a slip of land between three waterways in the Georgetown neighbourhood in northwestern Washington DC, the project comprises the conversion of a 1940s federal building into luxury residences for international hotel group Four Seasons.

Remodeling 122

Remodeling Installation Restoration Foundation 122

English Buildings

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

In other words there are lots of pointed arches in rows, built in a polychrome mix of red, white and grey (aka ‘blue’) bricks; there are natty details like the small oriel window at the corner and the octagonal turret just visible in my photograph; and there are twin openings divided by slender shafts with carved capitals.

Windows 98

Windows Visualization Restoration Education 98

Architizer

JANUARY 11, 2024

Through section drawings, we can begin to see how existing structures and new interventions coexist. In section drawings, architects can understand how light, structure, and scale shape how people move through rooms and gather. This underutilized structure has been repurposed into a welcoming new front door for New York City.

Architecture 91

Architecture Structure Inspiration Site 91

Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2024

Åsa Hjort Architects completes blocky home on Sweden's southern coast The studio had originally intended to restore a 1920s home already on the site, but when this proved unsuitable it developed an entirely new design, which was required by planning to match the volume of the previous structure.

Home 126

Home Architect Landscape Finishes 126

Deezen

OCTOBER 10, 2023

metres wide The Kingsway Exchange Tunnels are no longer subject to the Government's Official Secrets Act and would be restored by WilkinsonEyre , which plans to turn the subterranean space into a cultural experience that will be open to the public. The underground London tunnels measure 7.6 The images are by DBOX.

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Government Restoration Technology Technology 131

Deezen

JANUARY 24, 2023

The tower's historic facade was preserved and restored, including repairing the limestone building enclosure and replacing all of the windows." This move allowed light into the apartments and created a private outdoor garden for residents.

Restoration 111

Restoration Exterior Residential Structural Engineering 111

Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Named the House of Commerce, the headquarters is located on a prominent site in the oldest part of Nuremberg, between the main market square and the medieval church of St Sebald. Those that were restored date back to the 1950s and 1960s. The folded eaves windows respect the historic eaves heights.".

Modern 98

Modern Building Housing Restoration 98

Deezen

JANUARY 7, 2023

Atelier d’More retained and restored the courtyard, creating an internal viewing point for hotel guests that also blocks out the noise from the outside. Large glass windows in the main building allow the interiors of the hotel to be opened up to the courtyard. Wood and exposed concrete furniture was assembled on site.

Design 110

Design Restoration Renovation Glass 110

ArchiDiaries

JULY 23, 2022

The first step was restoring the land, removing the toxic substances, and mitigating the ecological damage. Simultaneously the building was restored to its original architecture and converted into a design studio. The remains of the existing building had undergone an intense restoration process to reinvent its original architecture.

Architect 89

Architect Restoration Design Landscape 89

Deezen

MAY 29, 2023

Chinese practice Wang Chong Studio used rustic stone walls and a sloping roof to help this art museum blend into its rocky site in China's Henan Province. Named Taihang Xinyu Art Museum, the museum is built around an old warehouse on the site, which backs onto Taihang Mountain and sits alongside the Cangxi River.

Roofing 105

Roofing Art Sketching Site 105

Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

Horizontal Windows 4. A Waterfront Homestead Reborn: Restorative Design in the Yangtze Delta Polders by Shanghai Landscape Architecture Design and Research Institute, Shanghai, China | Jury Winner, 11th Annual A+Awards, Sustainable Landscape / Planning Project PLANNING 1. Column-Wall Separation 2. Free Design of the Façade 3.

Sustainability 123

Sustainability Architecture Design Restoration 123

The Spaces

JUNE 30, 2023

Contekst’s approach to reviving the neglected structures was part conservation, part adaptation, maintaining the site’s authentic historic character as a countryside retreat with a fresh Nordic aesthetic. Still, pathways connect the buildings and the property’s bucolic site, enveloped by flourishing vineyards and big sky views.

Restoration 133

Restoration Landscape Structure Windows 133

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. Modern House is listing the four-bedroom house, which underwent an award-winning restoration in 2000 under the guidance of Tropman & Tropman Architects.

Housing 118

Housing Restoration Modern Roofing 118

Deezen

MARCH 14, 2022

The community was established in the early 1960s by architect and developer Al Boeke, who enlisted fellow architects to create modern-style structures that worked in harmony with the natural landscape. In 2018, it was purchased by new owners who wanted to restore the building in a way that honoured the original design.

Renovation 140

Renovation Restoration Exterior Firms 140

Deezen

JUNE 15, 2022

Local firm Marlon Blackwell Architects designed five structures for the school. Local firm Marlon Blackwell Architects designed five structures for the school and oversaw the restoration and relocation of Thaden's historic childhood home, which was moved from a site in Bentonville to the school campus.

Building 98

Building Architecture Civil Engineering Restoration 98

Architizer

MARCH 2, 2022

The Church, located in Sag Harbor, New York, is a 12,000 square foot comprehensive adaptive reuse and restoration project that returns the once-shuttered religious structure back to the community as a vibrant center for creativity. They present themselves as a modern interpretation of traditional stained-glass windows.

Architecture 85

Architecture Restoration Design Client 85