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Tag: Renovation

March 10, 2023

Before & After – An Extension Adds New Living Space For This Home In London

Bradley Van Der Straeten Architects has designed the contemporary renovation and addition for a Grade II listed terrace home in the London borough of Islington. The original house, which is spread over three floors, was in poor condition and had lost its charm and original features, such as the covings and skirting boards. The property […]

February 18, 2023

A Contemporary Makeover For A Home Built In 1907

Best Practice Architecture has designed the contemporary remodel of a 1907 home in Seattle, Washington, that measures just 16-and-a-half feet wide. Surrounded by old-growth trees in Seattle’s Phinney Ridge neighborhood, the cozy gambrel roof dwelling is dubbed “Phinney Mini” for its compact footprint and idyllic location. Here’s a look at the home’s exterior before the […]

February 6, 2023

Before & After – An Interior Remodeled With A Soft Color Palette

Interior design studio Casework has designed a condo remodel for their clients, a couple who realized they needed more room and an updated look. Pulling inspiration from the client’s favorite art museums like The Walker in Minneapolis, the SFMOMA, Portland’s Snow Peak, and Stockholm’s Ett Hem, the interior was designed to have natural materials and […]

December 1, 2022

Before & After – This 1970s Hillside Home Was Remodeled Into A Modern Black With Wood Accents

Voxell Architecture have remodeled a 1970s home that was originally designed by modernist architect Friedrich Eisenhofer. Located in Wellington, New Zealand, the renovation sought to maintain the original vision through strong attention to detail and a simple material palette. This resulted in a new black exterior and roof with wood balcony accents. Welcoming guests to […]

October 23, 2022

This 1950s Mid-Century Modern Home Was Given A Contemporary Remodel

FORWARD Design | Architecture has shared photos with us of the renovation that was done on this mid-century modern home in Kansas City, Missouri. The home, originally designed by the architecture firm Linscott, Kiene & Haylett and built-in 1954, was revolutionary at the time for its T-shaped split-level plan, which allowed for a more spacious, […]

September 27, 2022

London Zoo's Snowdon Aviary reinvented as Monkey Valley – ADC

When Lord Snowdon, Cedric Price and Frank Newby designed the aviary at London Zoo, they captured the spirit of the times. Samantha Hardingham charts its transformation from 1960s icon to modern-day monkey hangout. Looking south from the top of Primrose Hill, the Snowdon Aviary at London Zoo has been a distinct and delightful feature of […]

August 2, 2022

Rise Design Studio revitalises community cinema in north London – ADC

Rise Design Studio has refurbished and extended the Lexi Cinema in Kensal Rise, adding a second screen and bar to expand the venue’s offering. The Lexi Cinema hoped to install a beer garden to take the place of an improvised bar set up by residents, but when this was rejected by Brent Council due to […]

May 16, 2022

Before and After – An Apartment Remodeled With An Interior Full Of Light And Color

Muza, an interior design company located in Pristina, Kosovo, has shared photos of an apartment renovation that they recently completed. Before the redesign, the 1960’s apartment was dated and run down. During the demolition process, tiles, fixtures, and flooring were removed, and the walls were opened up. The apartment after the renovation is a dramatic […]

April 4, 2022

Clifford’s Tower – ADC

Chris Dyson visits Clifford’s Tower in York, where he finds restoration works by Hugh Broughton Architects and conservation architect Martin Ashley have employed intelligent sustainable timber engineering solutions culminating in a rooftop viewing platform. It was a glorious sunny day in York as we trooped up the staircase to view the recent works to Clifford’s […]