Refurbishment

The new Cultural Center is located in a historic setting that is part of the Flix agricultural cooperative complex. The new space contributes to the recovery and enhancement of the building's historical and social features and elements. The basic interventions to enable the new center's use are: foundation and ground stability, structural consolidation, and comfort of the interior spaces. José Hevia The original character of this heritage building is closely linked to its typology: a typology based on the void of the nave and the connection of the naves within the complex. Inside, the nave's typological structure is preserved and designed to ensure maximum comfort. A ceramic finish and ceramic battens are proposed to improve... Mehr

Was er wohl sagen würde, der Gloo Josef, früherer Bürgermeister, „Loam Baron“ und Erbauer des Hofes Beim Fuchsin Unterföhring bei München? Was er wohl sagen würde, wenn er wüsste, dass knapp 120 Jahre nachdem er sich einen standesgemäßen Sitz im Herzen von Unterföhring erbaut hat, dieser Hof von seinen Nachfahren immer noch unglaublich gewertschätzt wird. Und was er wohl sagen würde zum Umbau und zur Sanierung, geplant von seinem Ururenkel in Arbeitsgemeinschaft mit dem IFUB*? Wir werden es nie erfahren, aber wir finden - dieses Haus war früher schon eine Augenweide und ist es nun auch wieder geworden. IFUB* Caption IFUB* Zu seiner Erbauung 1900 wa... Mehr

forresterarchitects have taken a refreshingly minimalist approach to the renovation of a mid-terraced house in Archway, North London. Unlike the typical full-width rear extension often seen in similar homes, this design avoids the need for a large side extension altogether, opting instead for a subtle yet transformative reconfiguration. The result is a space that feels more connected to the garden and sky, while maintaining the house’s original proportions. Anna Stathaki The clients wanted to reconnect with the garden without sacrificing the house’s character. With long rear gardens providing ample space and expansive views of the sky, the architects saw an opportunity to open up the back of the house while avoiding the bu... Mehr

forresterarchitects have brought a distinctly retro flair to a terraced house in Newham, East London, with the completion of a stylish garden pergola extension. This bold addition is not only a nod to mid-century modernism but also a thoughtful response to the home’s south-facing orientation, taking full advantage of natural light and city views. Anna Stathaki Anna Stathaki With no houses to the rear, the pergola offers uninterrupted sunshine from morning to evening, framing the sky and offering glimpses of London’s skyline. The design features an inclined exposed roof structure that seamlessly extends from the interior outwards, forming the pergola over the south-facing terrace. This thoughtful detail serves as both... Mehr

The dramatic landscape of Coverdale, North Yorkshire, a 17th-century Grange has been lovingly restored, recapturing the rustic charm of its storied past. This historic farmhouse had fallen into disrepair, but its new owners saw the potential to bring it back to life. With great care and respect for its heritage, forresterarchitects embarked on an extensive refurbishment to preserve the building’s original character while updating it for modern living. forresterarchitects forresterarchitects The restoration highlights the Grange’s most striking features, from its thick, half-meter stone walls to the exposed timber beams that showcase the craftsmanship of centuries gone by. The stone-tiled roof has been carefully preser... Mehr

In the heart of South East London’s West Square Conservation Area, a Grade II listed townhouse has been restored by forresterarchitects. An open flame rotisserie that now takes pride of place in the dining room, replacing the traditional hearth with a bold, contemporary statement. Anna Stathaki The extensive renovation has breathed new life into this charming South London residence while preserving its historic character. On the lower ground floor, where natural light is scarce, the kitchen and dining space have been thoughtfully designed to maximize brightness. In many of these period homes, the kitchens are often too small or poorly laid out for modern living, but this transformation embraces clever design choices and material... Mehr

Der zweigeschossige Baukörper wurde 1887 als Villa für den Kaufmann Alfred Knapp errichtet. Der Architekt Markus Zimmermann schuf ein Backsteingebäude mit Sandsteingliederung und Kniestock mit Walmdach im Stil der italienischen Renaissance. Zurückgesetzt von der Straße Planie, ist es von einem parkartigen Garten umgeben. Das Gebäude steht aufgrund seiner gehobenen bürgerlichen Baukunst gemeinsam mit Garten und Einfriedung unter Denkmalschutz. Dietmar Strauß, Besigheim Dietmar Strauß, Besigheim Heute wird das Gebäude als städtische Kindertagesstätte für vier Gruppen genutzt. Im Untergeschoss gibt es nun einen Bewegungsraum, und das Treppenhaus wurde brandschutztec... Mehr

The Dune du Pilat is both powerful and fragile, a source of fascination, hence the high standards imposed for its conservation and for receiving the public. The surrounding infrastructure carries the Grand Site de France label, so the restoration project had to embrace a sustainable development dynamic and welcome visitors in a quality environment. It was important that its rehabilitation lived up to its exceptional nature. Agnès Clotis The project would bring the site up to standard and included a diagnosis, with a view to proposing various design and planning scenarios. Rehabilitation objectives included: upgrade of existing huts; development of administrative, reception, educational and commercial functions; and improved flo... Mehr

The restoration and refurbishment of a late 19th century church hall in Dalston to provide a design education centre for the most accessible architecture school in the UK, the London School of Architecture.  Jim Stephenson Jim Stephenson Jim Stephenson Working within a tight budget, IDK designed an affordable scheme to convert a church hall in disrepair into a design education centre for the London School of Architecture.  Jim Stephenson Jim Stephenson Resources were channelled to where absolutely necessary, with the layers of previous piecemeal additions stripped out to return the building to a sense of its former self. This created the necessary spaces for a super flexible community institution. The Lo... Mehr

The main idea was to change the notion of the supermarket as it exists today in Greece -indifferent big boxes with long alleys of products. For us, the supermarket had to be resolved as an interpretation of an urban market place where you go to different shops to find different goods and interfere with other people. Mariana Bisti Mariana Bisti Mariana Bisti Mariana Bisti Following the refurbishment, the super market extends to 1500m2 and was limited to two floors occupying a larger area than it did before on three floors. The storage areas, which in the past occupied the majority of the space of the basement, were moved to the 1st and 2nd floors, setting the basement space free for use for the supermarket. Communication... Mehr

The church stands within a large green space, somewhat removed from a small but historically traditional village. The modest hamlet, in turn, is surrounded by wide, open cultivated spaces, in a harmonious composition. The observer of the hamlet's road can see it standing out against the not too distant theory of the Euganean Hills, identifiable one by one in their succession. Marcello Mariana A building that from 1524, the year of its construction, played an important role for a few centuries, only to suffer a gradual decline, until it was abandoned in recent decades. In the space in front of the church, only a few surviving cobblestones can be found scattered around, but not in such a way as to suggest at least a hypothesis on the or... Mehr

Ausgehend von einem bestehenden, leerstehenden Raum sollten drei Psychologie-Büros eingerichtet werden, die durch einen Empfang, einen Wartebereich, zwei Lager-/Technikräume und zwei Sanitäranlagen (Männer, Frauen + eingeschränkte Mobilität) ergänzt werden. Miguel Marques Die bestehende Struktur ermöglichte von Anfang an ein einfaches und funktionales Layout mit einem einzigartigen "L"-förmigen Weg, um den herum die notwendigen Abteilungen angeordnet sind. Miguel Marques Die drei Büros wurden so eingerichtet, dass sie die vorhandenen Fenster, den Empfangs- und Wartebereich direkt neben dem einzigen Eingang und die sanitären Anlagen an dem Ort nutzen, an dem es bereits ein Wa... Mehr

In 2015, ARM was given the enormous responsibility and privilege of upgrading the iconic building’s Concert Hall. The project called for modifications that were sensitive and respectful of the heritage building, whilst elevating the acoustics to a world-class standard. Our overarching aim was to upgrade the Concert Hall interior and acoustics to match the brilliance of Jorn Utzon’s exterior and Peter Hall’s interior. Daniel Boud ARM Principal Andrew Hayne describes the three principal goals for the project. “First and foremost, the goal was to improve the acoustics of the Concert Hall. Second, was to improve the functionality of the room itself, to be able to cater for different types of performances and make... Mehr

The quality of an office space, beyond the comfort and flexibility of its work surfaces, is measured by the quality of its reception, presentation, meeting, informal production, reflection, catering and relaxation areas. In short, places where people can stay, circulate and exchange ideas. Pleasant and efficient, they are also productive and representative. Sergio Grazia Sergio Grazia Once you've passed through the beautiful madder-red lacquered doorway and the light-staged carriage entrance, a garden unfolds, the ultimate luxury in Paris. Here, we stroll along a fine mesh of stainless steel, beneath a carpet of greenery and crossed by beautiful subjects. Sergio Grazia Sergio Grazia A glass gallery, paved with black gr... Mehr