House refurbishment

Nestled within the established residential fabric of Karve Nagar, Pune, this project involves the transformative retrofit of a 2000s-era bungalow. Originally characterized by a distinct lack of indoor-outdoor synergy, the 5,000-square-foot site possessed a lush, albeit underutilized, canopy of mature trees. The architectural intervention sought to dissolve these rigid boundaries, evolving a conventional 3BHK layout into a 4BHK functional sanctuary tailored for a multi-generational family. The design brief was anchored by a dual commitment: honoring the clients’ ancestral roots through strict adherence to Vaastu Shastra while working within the definitive structural constraints of the original build. The resulting spatial configuratio... More

The residence is located in the suburban area of Heraklion, Crete. The purpose of the renovation was to refresh the space, aiming to give it a warm and welcoming identity. We wanted the space to embrace everyone who enters, to open the heart and mind, offering a sense of freedom and harmony. Loukianos Arnaoutakis Loukianos Arnaoutakis Loukianos Arnaoutakis Loukianos Arnaoutakis Loukianos Arnaoutakis Loukianos Arnaoutakis The feeling of an open space is preserved, where functions flow gently and light fills every corner. The kitchen, with its island, becomes the heart of daily life, while the materials and tones are chosen with respect for the environment and the history of the home. Loukianos Arnaoutakis... More

Communities worldwide face regional decline due to industrial restructuring and urban migration. Gaeun-eup in Mungyeong City, South Korea, exemplifies this phenomenon. Once a thriving coal mining town with 20,000 residents in the 1960s-80s, it has transformed into a quiet village of 3,000 following mine closures in the 1990s. Local blacksmith shops, once vital community centers crafting daily tools, remained abandoned for over 20 years. Kim Gihoe Architectural Regeneration Through Regional Culture Gogyeol regenerated one such abandoned blacksmith shop into a boutique guest house, demonstrating how architecture can revitalize declining regions. Located in Gaeun, meaning "adding grace," this project extends beyond spatial renovation to... More

This London Refurbishment by Studio 3A is a bold yet sensitive refurbishment of a Victorian semi-detached home in Fulham, London. Designed for a young family, the project transforms a dark, segmented house into a warm, light-filled space rich in materiality and character. Studio 3A reorganised and extended the plan to improve spatial flow and daylight, using natural oak, lime-washed walls, and custom joinery throughout. Caption Caption Taran Wilkhu Taran Wilkhu Taran Wilkhu At the heart of the home is an expressive kitchen, crafted with sculptural marble, oak cabinetry, and fluted textures. Other standout elements include a double sided fireplace, a green velvet-clad cinema room, and an upcycled glass brick bar in... More

The building is located in the Gamboa neighborhood, in the Port Zone of Rio de Janeiro, in an area preserved by the Rio Heritage Institute. The project proposes the restoration of the original external facades, maintaining their historical relevance. Felco With the interior demolition almost complete, the occupation remains mixed-use – commercial establishment on the ground floor and residences on the upper floor – and both benefit from the high ceilings through the mezzanines.  The Asfalto gallery opens the ground floor of the Gamboa building. The works of art are displayed in two main rooms, connected by an arched portico, original to the building, now peeling and with its solid bricks exposed, also revealing the p... More

Given the protracted construction history, the site had accumulated a vast array of discarded raw materials. The design team’s first endeavour was to creatively repurpose these materials, ensuring sustainability while infusing the home with character. For instance, reclaimed wooden pieces were skilfully reimagined into bespoke doors and furniture, while hollow metal pipes were cut into circular rims and transformed into an intricate MS screen for the backyard. This ethos of repurposing set the foundation for the residence’s aesthetic and functional evolution. The spatial planning adhered to a sachin verma hierarchy of privacy:The ground floor was conceptualized as an open, welcoming space for family interactions and guest... More

 The project involves the rehabilitation and renovation of a house located in the Alquería del Pi complex, in L'Horta Nord, in a resilient area such as the orchard. (L’Horta) The building object of this rehabilitation dates from the late nineteenth century, although there are elements that are part of the set that is declared BRL ( Bienes de Relevancia Local – assets of local relevance), which are from the thirteenth century. If there is something characteristic of this house, at least in its facades and most visible elements from the orchard is that its walls are built with exposed stone, it has a distinct character from the rest of the complex, and that has been preserved from  the beginning  of our proje... More

Structurally, the intervention proposes a building that refers to the rural tradition of Trentino, to the farms, where solid bases are crowned by light wooden structures. Lightness, essentiality are the main qualities sought by the intervention, a theme that is resolved with economically attentive solutions based on sustainability and energy efficiency with the aim of rebalancing the impact of man on the environment. ph Davide Perbellini ph Davide Perbellini ph Davide Perbellini ph Davide Perbellini The project investigates the potential and shades of emptiness of the spaces, the open room, the covered space, the large void of the new room are all shades of emptiness that are waiting to be reactivated by users. ph Da... More

Our clients wanted to improve their existing traditional Victorian terrace house by adding a rear extension, refurbishment and reconfiguration of the traditional plan. The design has delivered a bright home, with distinctive design moments scattered throughout the house, such as the circular skylight and a timber cladded wedge-shaped amenity room that enhances the openness and natural light intake of the interior, revealing an ideal place for our musician client to practice.  Nick Dearden We added a generous single-storey ground floor rear extension, with a roof terrace above, replacing old additions to the house (dating to the 1970's and 1990's). The ground floor plan has the kitchen at the front of the house, a spacious, privat... More

Located in the historic center of a village south of Toulouse, the house adjoins the old city wall. The building has two levels: the first, noisy, adjacent to the street, and the second, quieter, at the garden level.At the end of the garden, there is a magnificent view overlooking the Garonne River.Initially, the living spaces were on the ground floor. Marc Anguill   The living/dining room was semi-buried and not very bright.An unused large attic and three bedrooms were on the upper floor.There was no connection to the garden, and the beautiful brick and pebble walls were covered with plaster. Marc Anguill To take full advantage of the garden and its sunlight, the living spaces were moved upstairs. To achieve this, one of... More

A historic manor in Panevėžys, Lithuania, has been revitalized as an art residency and creativity center. The red-brick homestead, a protected heritage site, was carefully renovated, preserving its historical details. A modern extension was also added, designed to blend with the natural terrain of the surrounding park. Aiste Rakauskaite Aiste Rakauskaite Built in the 1930s, the manor was once home to a local poet who hosted cultural gatherings. However, it fell into ruin during the Soviet occupation. In 2017, Panevėžys city prioritized transforming the manor into an art center as part of a broader strategy to promote creative industries, utilizing EU funds for the project. Aiste Rakauskaite Aiste Rakauskaite Aiste Ra... More

forresterarchitects has enlivened a London townhouse, transforming it with a bright and airy design approach. The traditional London townhouse has some issues with its thermal performance, and with the client, we were determined to address them through this refurbishment.  As energy costs continue to rise, the project is an opportunity to reevaluate the house's thermal efficiency and steer clear of relying on a gas boiler to provide an alternative energy solution. The air source heat pump is an increasingly viable option for a large townhouse. Concealed to the front of the house it is discreetly located below street level.  Fred Howarth Fred Howarth Fred Howarth Fred Howarth Their day to day life is a spaciou... More

ARCO CC is a cultural company within a historic 1930s house, the project brings together art, design, and architecture to become a collaborative space, home to the architecture office WORC and the specialized furniture studio VETA.   Located in San Miguel Chapultepec, a neighborhood full of history, characterized by residences that have been preserved over time. Eyes are drawn to buildings steeped in stories and character, endowing the surroundings with artistic value. The architecture embraces time, merging the past and present, radiating in every corner. Zaickz Moz Beside it lies the “Circuito Interior,” which in the past was a majestic avenue. With an exuberant median and colossal trees, this internal artery exud... More

The project is the renovation of a two-story single-family home on land overlooking Cerro Manquehue. The proposal works with 3 main concepts that aim to achieve a new image for the home through contrasts of materials and the geometric mismatch of volumes. Juan Durán Sierralta Juan Durán Sierralta Juan Durán Sierralta First, consolidate the existing image of the first floor as a masonry plinth, delivering a more stone and airtight image with controlled perforations. Juan Durán Sierralta Juan Durán Sierralta Juan Durán Sierralta Juan Durán Sierralta Second, a new volume is proposed with a steel structure and coated in wood (graphite and natural) that contras... More