House renovation

The BNV residential project explores how soft form can enrich meaning and formal unity, offering a soothing and calm atmosphere amidst the tumult of daily urban life, punctuated by obstacles and disruptions. Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet Maxime Brouillet The building, initially simple and ordinary with its L-shaped form and typical materials of the Montreal, is renovated to harmoniously integrate into the existing urban fabric. Rather than standing out ostentatiously from its neighbors, the emphasis is on the softness, elegance, and sensuality brought by its materiality and form, contrasting with the dominant right angles in the neighborhood. Maxime Brouillet Maxime Bro... More

This old house, after meticulous renovation, has been transformed into a cozy home for the newlyweds. Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio The translucent pink thin-plate tiles reflect their love for life and for each other, making every day filled with happiness and sweetness.  Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio More

The office of a locally-based construction company is located near a shopping street with a nostalgic atmosphere.In planning, client hoped that the office would have relationship with the local community, such as being open to the local community and creating a casual atmosphere that everyone feel welcome. © Kenta Hasegawa © Kenta Hasegawa The second floor of the existing rental housing was set back by 910mm (half of the Japanese module = Hangen). In addition, an investigation of the building’s frame revealed that there were some spaces penetrating the building, such as hallways and closets, where columns were lined up 910mm wide. We designed this “910mm wide space (called “Hangen space”)”... More

This project involves an old townhouse located in an alleyway, owned by a young couple. Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Despite the limitations of its location and inherent layout, which prevent parking and create fragmented spaces, we have transformed the old townhouse by redesigning and renovating it to resemble a modern villa. This has made the space more functional and user-friendly. Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio Hua happeni Studio In the future, the couple can continue to live in their familiar environment, and the revitalized house will greatly enhance their living quality, al... More

1.      Name of the project: KR House 2.      Designers: Hung Vo, Hung Le, Duong Le, Huy Nguyen, Trinh Phoi Phoi, Phu Le,…  3.      Area: 116 m2  4.      Location: Hochiminh City, Vietnam 5.      Photographs: Quang Dam 6.      Year: 2023 Quang Dam Quang Dam Quang Dam Quang Dam Quang Dam Quang Dam KRHouse is a project to renovate an old house in a quiet residential area. The house is a west-facing house, that receives direct sunlight, but the rooms behind lack light and ventilation, causing a feeling of stuffiness for the users. The design team needs to calculate additional natural light sources and a... More

Spectrum House creatively transforms a traditional bungalow into a vibrant three-story home for a growing family.  HEARTPATRICK Vibrancy of LifeInitially comprised of two separate blocks linked by a sheltered roof, the residence evolves into a cohesive living space inspired by the clients' global travels and their desire for a serene yet colorful playground for their children. Caption The central element of the structure seamlessly connects the previously distinct blocks, forming a core pathway that intertwines leisure and family spaces.  TKCA HEARTPATRICK Sunset Spectrum BlissWitness the exterior bathed in the hues of a sunset spectrum, symbolizing the blissful moments families share as they gather to concl... More

The project pertains to the renovation of a small family house in Toulouse. Despite its dated and somewhat run-down appearance, the house benefits from a five-meter wide parcel, which allows for a structure made of beams and hollow-core slabs, thus offering easy open-plan possibilities. gabrielle vinson gabrielle vinson gabrielle vinson gabrielle vinson On the ground floor, the garage is removed, and the veranda and its utility room are demolished. On the street side, a new glass block wall set back from the façade creates a buffer zone from the street and sidewalk, providing space for bikes and containers. The interior space is reduced to improve habitability and give the garden more magnitude. To the east, a la... More

Lavoisier: Inside Outside Room The project started with a wish from the client to create more space for the living floor of their house. The 1,5 meter level difference between the living room and the garden, which was at first seen as a constraint, became a source of inspiration to create a large room at the floor level of the garden but at the ceiling level of the living floor, integrating both spaces, but keeping them separate at the same time Tim Van De Velde Tim Van De Velde Tim Van De Velde Tim Van De Velde This process resulted in a volume of 7/5/4 meters totally open to the garden with a fully openable accordion door and offering the living floor a balcony relation to the new space. With an entire window fa&... More

This project is located in Vésenaz at Route de la Capite 159. The strip-shaped plot is typical of parcels in the area, and covers a surface of 464 m2 (60 m long and 8 m wide). Facing south-east / north-west and featuring a steep slope (8m), the plot provides the house – located on the highest point –  with clear views on the lake and the Jura from its front garden. The street-side facade overlooks the protected area on the Route de la Capite. Olivier di Giambattista The work involves renovating the existing building and adding an extension on two levels. Our approach is three-pronged, and aims to: Olivier di Giambattista -  Restore the essence of the building’s original historical character and... More

A 50-year-old house in the old residential area of northern Miyazaki City that was fully renovated to restore its unique atmosphere. The site is surrounded by residences and is located on the southern side of an ancient burial mound and a shrine, but despite the bustling neighborhood, the house is enveloped in a special kind of tranquility that makes one forget it is part of a residential area. Caption Initially, the house's condition was so bad that it seemed more practical to demolish it and start anew. The roof was leaking and corroded, the floor was in poor condition, and many of the fittings needed attention. Furthermore, much of the exterior and interior walls were made of mud, and the building's earthquake resistance was subpar... More

Project Description Project Name :     KMN 36 House renovation Architect :    S+S Architects Interior design :   S+S Architects Landscape design :  S+S Architects Completion Year :    2023 Built Area :     232 sq.m. Project Location : Bangkok , Thailand Photographer :    Pornpanit Intapat Contractor :         General Bangkok Enterprise Co.,ltd Caption The renovation of a 30 year-old two-story house at Soi Kumnunman 36  Bangkok. The owner wants to restore an old house from problems such as water leaking and electrical problems and to improve functions to accommodate a family of three generations including an 80 year old elder.  Caption... More

The rural ruin is a heritage from the '50s when this part of the countryside of Portugal was mainly devoted to the development and growth of the land.Since the beginning of the project, the idea was clear, to renovate and extend the existing building, revealing and enhancing its built qualities. Caption The main ambition of the project is to refurbish with the use of less concrete as possible, thus providing the building with today's standard of comfort and longevity. Caption Demolitions were carefully proposed to clean the area from low-quality illegal constructions and conserve the stone walls of the house with their original size openings. Caption As per the proposed building elements, the approach was to mindfully cons... More