Zen Architects have reimagined a 1960’s warehouse in Melbourne, Australia, turning it into a comfortable, energy-efficient family home. By embracing a philosophy of retention and reuse, the architects preserved much of the original building while introducing light, warmth, and functional living spaces for modern family life. The transformation focused on keeping the existing building intact […]
British architecture and design firm APA have transformed what was once a 1930s shoe factory into a contemporary apartment filled with industrial character and highly personal design details. The building’s expansive windows, with their original mechanical pivoting frames, were a major draw for the clients, who wanted a space that celebrated light, movement, and the […]
In the heart of Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal, La Firme has redefined what it means to live within history. Their latest project, Elmire, transforms a 19th-century industrial building into a refined contemporary home. Formerly a textile mill and Campbell’s soup factory, the structure now celebrates modern life while honoring its industrial roots. Inside Elmire, heritage and […]