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Refubrishment

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about refubrishment

Project • By mioguiApartments

Villette

The Villette project is about the adaptation of the space to the life change of its owners, like the arrival of a baby.Rather than moving for a bigger apartment the clients wanted to question the potential of their existing apartment. Philippe Billard On one hand, a tiny space is found for the baby's room in the living room, with a folding wall to be able to use the space when the baby is awake, or when he needs more space to play. This partition wall is covered with mirrors to disappear and increase the feeling of space. Philippe Billard Philippe Billard On the other hand, the kitchen is opened on the living room, for a more modern way of living, all together. A technical stripe uses the slanted shape of the wall to create... More

Project • By krea.tinaPrivate Houses

DOM L

The project preserved the original structure of the house, enhancing it with carefully selected architectural details. A new terrace was designed using modern materials such as galvanized steel, concrete, and wood. These materials perfectly complement the simple form of the building, giving it a raw yet aesthetically pleasing character. krea.tina krea.tina krea.tina The main entrance was relocated, and a new window layout was introduced. Particular attention was paid to details and material junctions, ensuring a high-quality finish for the project. krea.tina krea.tina krea.tina More

Project • By krea.tinaApartments

JAG 5

The space required a complete renovation. The primary goal was to uncover the original structure hidden beneath layers of random materials and emphasize its character. The aim was to create an apartment suitable for short-term rental. krea.tina krea.tina krea.tina krea.tina krea.tina krea.tina krea.tina The layout of the rooms was partially preserved, mainly to retain the ceiling moldings. The design successfully created a living room with a kitchen and dining area in the bay window, two bedrooms, a bathroom, a separate toilet, and a walk-in closet. The restoration included doors, some windows, wooden floorboards, a freestanding bathtub, and ornate ceiling decorations. Suspended ceilings were removed to a... More