Renovation

Founded in 1967, Kolding School of Design was established as part of Kolding Municipality’s ambition to strengthen creativity and artistic innovation in Denmark. Originally named the Kolding School of Arts & Crafts, it focused on craftsmanship, particularly within textile and graphic design, closely tied to the Danish design tradition. Throughout the 1990s, the school expanded its academic scope to include industrial design, communication design, and design management. In 2010, the school achieved university status, marking a significant milestone that reinforced the importance of both practical and theoretical design education, with research becoming a central component. Helene Høyer Mikkelsen Today, Kolding School o... More

On the edge of Dongen, the expansion and renovation of a funeral home was recently completed. What was once a modest farewell house has now been transformed into a light, serene, and welcoming environment, while respectfully preserving its understated character. This transformation reflects a deep understanding of the emotional importance of such a place, where people come to say goodbye and find comfort. Aiste Rakauskaite Photography Through the introduction of new facade openings and a subtle slat structure, the building now radiates openness and transparency. The thoughtful placement of these elements ensures that the interior receives generous natural light, creating a calm and uplifting atmosphere, while maintaining the privacy e... More

This residential transformation project reinterprets a 1960s house through a careful strategy of structural reuse, volumetric clarity, and spatial densification. Situated on a corner plot within a heterogeneous urban fabric of varying building scales and typologies, the intervention preserves the footprint and foundational concrete frame of the existing house while extending vertically with a lightweight steel structure engineered to withstand seismic loads. Giorgos Sfakianakis The architectural language is defined by a sculptural massing of opaque facades and calibrated openings. Responding to the proximity of taller neighboring buildings and the challenge of privacy, the house assumes a monolithic presence. To mediate light and spat... More

"Would people be happy if a design office opened nearby?" This is a renovation plan (for a mixed-use residence) for our architectural design office in an urbanization control area. The underlying idea of ​​the project was to consider the appropriate "sense of distance" before considering the appropriate dimensions. Nao Takahashi Nao Takahashi Nao Takahashi Nao Takahashi Nao Takahashi Specific examples of sense of distance include the sense of distance between "designer and visitors (client, local residents, friends, acquaintances, future client)" in our daily lives, and the broader perspective of the architectural design industry, "design office and society (contractors, meetings with manufacturer sales, people fro... More

612 Kamiaharamachi renovation : A Renovation Project612 Project 612 Kamiaharamachi renovation transforms a private residence into a public space, serving as a café and exhibition venue for the community. The house, once the home of the client's wife's father, is now becoming a coffee roastery for her husband. This connection—passing from one father's house to another—prompted us to ask, What should a father's house be. 캡션 캡션 캡션 캡션 캡션 캡션 We aimed to create a "bright room" that captures subtlety, nuance, and ambiguity. The layered spaces formed by traditional Korean tatami mats were removed, creating the brightest room. Adjacent to it, the "deep room" retains a sense of intimacy, while the ent... More

Ohio University recently completed a multiphase expansion and renovation project, which included constructing a 72,000-square-foot new Chemistry Building and renovating the existing Clippinger Laboratories building. Flad Architects collaborated with architect of record BHDP on all phases of the project. Cory Klein Cory Klein Originally constructed in 1965, the existing Clippinger Laboratories building housed the Departments of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Geography, Geological Sciences, and Physics & Astronomy. In recent years it had outlived its original life expectancy. The university needed new and updated space to accommodate enrollment growth and the equipment required to invest in innovative research. Cory Klein... More

Atelier I-N-D-J designed "NEBULA" for MZLY in Wuhan, an art installation that connects the nostalgic past against a glistening shock of the new.  As a venue with a long history of theatrical performances, MZLY in Wuhan has attracted many renowned actors from both China and abroad since its establishment. It has always been a cultural and commercial hub where people gather. Seth Powers Recently, the British design team Atelier I-N-D-J participated in the renovation and revitalization of MZLY, undoubtedly breathing new life into this historic building. A hundred years ago, MZLY was influenced by Haipai culture. Today, Atelier I-N-D-J has once again infused it with an international perspective, design concepts, and technology, refl... More

Our team of architects supported its clients throughout their project to create offices that reflect the image of their company.They opted for open offices, a modern solution that facilitates movement and exchanges between the different members of the company. To address all styles of workers, our architects also created a space for nomadic workers by optimizing the space to allow them to move easily. Our team also integrated relaxation areas to guarantee the well-being of each employee. Each area is delimited by glass partitions that bring light to all the rooms and reduce noise in the premises. This renovation demonstrates the ability of our Paris Architect firm to meet all your needs and offer you a result that suits you. Do not hesitate... More

Our Paris Architect firm recently completed the renovation of this 70m2 apartment located in the 10th arrondissement of Paris.For this renovation, our team of architects modernized and organized the space while preserving the existing charm.In the living room, we can distinguish the lounge area from the dining room thanks to a glass partition that allows daylight to diffuse throughout the room. This brightness is also reflected by mirrors placed above the fireplaces.The kitchen gives off a welcoming atmosphere thanks to its colorful design and trendy furniture.Our architects insisted on the bathroom for this renovation by opting for trendy and dark materials with this stone wall. These elements make this bathroom a unique and original room... More

Our Paris Architect firm has ensured the renovation of this 72m2 apartment in Paris. The main objective was to rethink the entire design of the living room by touching the floors, walls and ceilings while preserving the elements that form the charm of this apartment such as the moldings. For this renovation, our team of architects reviewed the organization of the space of this apartment and added modern and trendy elements that form a harmonious blend with the existing decor.The renovation of this apartment demonstrates the skills of our Paris Architect firm to transform and modernize your space to your image and according to your needs while preserving the charm of its historical character.Do not hesitate to contact us if you would like to... More

The Cabanon is a fully equipped apartment of 6.89 m² including two infrared saunas and a whirlpool bath. It is organized into four spaces, extravagantly different in materials and heights: a 3 m-high living room, a 1.14 m-high bedroom with plenty of storage, a toilet with a rain-shower, and a spa. The spa is the most enclosed space of the Cabanon: the room within a room. The Cabanon is probably the smallest apartment in the world; certainly the smallest with a spa. Ossip Architectuur Fotografie The Cabanon is the conversion of an existing attic used for storage into a living space. It is located on the top floor of a 1950’s residential building in the centre of Rotterdam. Its inside dimensions are H: 3 m, W: 1,97 m, L: 3,6... More

 The intervention plays an important role in favor of the safety of the artistic heritage and in the interest of the services offered to citizens. The project proposal aims to resolve the problems related to the seismic adaptation of the building and its recovery. Alberto Sinigaglia The challenge, in a process of redesigning a pre-existing architectural space, is to recover the memory of the place and harmonize it with the new program. It is proposed to maintain the subdivision and hierarchy of the tripartite spaces according to a classic layout of the Venetian villa typology. The elevator and the stairs between the ground floor and the first floor are preserved entirely and become the pivot around which the vertical circulation... More