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No. 399 Renmin Road, Huangpu District has been the location of Fudu Commercial Building for less than a decade. Now the building has a new name: the Bund NEO.  Liang Shan Fudu Commercial Building was built in 2009 with the north gate facing Renmin Road and opposite to Shanghai Tan Mall while Fumin Street and Anping Street lies on the west and south respectively. There are at least 3 or 4 commercial buildings which are Yueyuan Commercial Building, Fuyou Commercial Building, Fumin Mall and Fumin small commodity wholesales markets across the street. From here you can look out over the city park to the east, while two blocks south is the Yu Garden. From the business patterns of the surrounding places, a glimpse of the old Fudu Comme... More

BRH+ designs the renovation and interior of an historical apartment in the heart of the centre of Turin. The space is intended as a laboratory of new grammars of relationship between ancient and contemporary expressive languages. The architectural project, characterized by calibrated functionality and by sartorial design down to the smallest detail, responds to the owners’ need to house their collection of contemporary art. Filippo Bamberghi Filippo Bamberghi Filippo Bamberghi Filippo Bamberghi The flat is located in a building of particular historical interest, listed as one of the city’s architectures of value by the Superintendence. The premises were built in 1841 and are characterised by an orderly and d... More

Making Together: An architectural retrofit shaped by craft, dialogue, and heritageArchitecture studio Polysmiths has completed the retrofit of a Grade II listed apartment in South Kensington, transforming a dilapidated Edwardian home into a warm, contemporary residence through a highly collaborative process. Pierce Scourfield Pierce Scourfield Pierce Scourfield The Client, a family with Spanish roots, commissioned Polysmiths as the architect to restore the apartment and adapt it for multi-generational living. Pierce Scourfield Pierce Scourfield Pierce Scourfield Polysmiths acted as the lead Designer and Maker, developing details hand-in-hand with the makers and designers. Pierce Scourfield Pierce Scou... More

A full extension of a basement terraced house, with interior renovation and refurbishment to a high standard. French and Tye French and Tye Polysmiths was appointed by a private client to undertake a rear extension and full interior renovation and refurbishment of a 2-bedroom apartment flat in Kentish Town, Camden London. French and Tye French and Tye Climate Change means that, according to the Mayor of London, at least 200,000 properties in London alone are at risk of surface water flooding, most are residential basement flats. French and Tye French and Tye Polysmiths seeks to redefine the basement home renovations, breathing new life into a 2-bedroom basement apartment in North London – a space that... More

Full extension, interior refurbishment of a terraced house in Wanstead, East London.In the leafy East London suburb of Wanstead, a typical terraced house has been given a new lease of life by Polysmiths. Captured by the owners’ British and Gibraltar roots, Polysmiths employed various architectural and material design strategies that refine open-plan living, using structural arches to create a series of interconnected spaces for flexible live/work - all achieved within a tight budget and time frame. Pierce Scourfield Pierce Scourfield Pierce Scourfield Typical of a London terraced house, the existing house had a dark corridor that connects a series of rooms to the rear, and a large west-facing garden that opens out to a... More

Renovation of an old Walser house in the Swiss Alps Maurin Bisig Maurin Bisig Maurin Bisig Maurin Bisig Maurin Bisig Maurin Bisig Studio Bisig Rocchelli Studio Bisig Rocchelli Studio Bisig Rocchelli More

The Gentiaan neighbourhood dates from the 1920s and has been designated as a conservation area. Not long ago the area was in a state of neglect. The southeastern part, designed by Van Gendt and Kleinhout, has been extensively renovated in recent years and the houses now look just as beautiful as they did when they were first completed a hundred years ago, with fully renovated homes for social tenants that meet modern living standards. Caption The area largely derives its urban development qualities from its architectural features, such as the detailing of the wooden window frames and gutter mouldings, high bay windows with wooden facade paneling, turrets, dormer windows, arcade arches and striking shop fronts. However, the past centur... More

The Laser Bar is the renovation of a dermatology clinic, specifically the expansion and addition of an examination room and the new look of the entrance. Thanks to a creative synergy with the client, the result gave a touch of originality and freshness to the environment. The introduction of wood is the underlying theme of the intervention, and the concept can be read in a three-level promenade: Anna Giulia Gregori 1. Entrance: privacy and displays behind the window;2. Display stand: dedicated to highlight the best cosmetic products;3. Back wall: plant container. Anna Giulia Gregori The wooden facade elements, measuring 3×15 cm, are intended to guarantee privacy for the shop and, at the same time, allow people to see thro... More

CAN has completed The Bay Hub as a newly renovated Grade-A office landmark in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The project combines functionality with elegance, fostering creativity and wellbeing for tenants and visitors alike. CAN Design Limited The key focus of the renovation included transforming the dining area on the ground floor, and the lobbies, with particular attention to reimagining the spatial design of the ground-floor lobby. This effort aims to provide corporate tenants with an elevated sensory and functional experience. CAN Design Limited CAN has meticulously crafted an urban sanctuary that promotes for a healthy and elegant lifestyle. Inspired by nature, the design seamlessly integrates outdoor elements into the interiors, cre... More

”Reuse what you can, do not cover or paint anything just to look nice!” Over the past few years Bánáti + Hartvig Architecture Office has been increasing constantly, and grew out its office in Vaskapu Street. A new office building became necessary, which was designed by BH architects for themselves. This was a great challenge, because being their own client, the oportunity was given to create a building which shows the architectural approach that they consider entirely as their own. This way the site was prepared beyond the least environmental impact possible, following the guidelines of architectural cycle. Caption It was clear for the architects not to load the environment even more by constructing a ne... More

The design and renovation of this 300m² barn are carried out by the ACF - Architecte Paris firm. ACF - Architecte Paris The objective is to transform this barn into a multipurpose space. The project involves the complete renovation of the roof as well as the opening of a large bay, the creation of a swimming pool, a workshop and a storage space for gardening equipment ACF - Architecte Paris The different materials used as well as the subdued atmosphere contribute to making this barn modern, elegant and pleasant while retaining its charm. ACF - Architecte Paris Do not hesitate to contact the ACF-Architecte Paris firm for all your renovation projects. More

A transformational and refined renovation to bring character, texture, and intimacy to a period family home in Elsternwick. Lillie Thompson Lillie Thompson The reinvention of this family home, last renovated in the 1990s, drew on an imaginative selection of materials and new accents that complimented the beauty and personality of the period residence. Lillie Thompson Lillie Thompson We took the rear half of the house back to its bones, and reconfigured the layout to create more generous and impactful living, dining and kitchen areas tailored to the client’s style of living. Lillie Thompson Lillie Thompson Textured materials, a soft tonal palette and deft architectural interventions, such a lowering of... More

N House, located in the picturesque Urla Kekliktepe, is the result of a transformative renovation that redefines both the aesthetic and functional aspects of the home. Commissioned by a couple with a finance and law background, the project was undertaken by the Izmir-based architectural firm Ofisvesaire. The renovation focuses on modernity, elegance, and comfort, enhancing both the interior living spaces and exterior areas to align with the homeowners' evolving lifestyle. Kadir Asnaz Kadir Asnaz Kadir Asnaz The main objective of the renovation was to address the homeowners' need for a house that truly reflects their lifestyle, as the previous layout was not fully suited to their needs. The project aimed to create a seamless... More

A stone’s throw from Toronto’s animated Yonge and Sheppard intersection, Hay Sushi is a neighbourhood establishment known for elevated Japanese fare and relaxed dining. Odami had the opportunity to reimagine the restaurant’s Spring Garden location in a nearby space with double its previous capacity. Our design seeks to translate the quiet confidence of the brand’s menu — strongly composed dishes that are detail-oriented but not overly decorative — into an intriguing interior with warmth, comfort, and familiarity, a space that both honours and enhances the restaurant's existing posture in the community.   Kurtis Chen Kurtis Chen Located in the ground-floor podium of a 1990s residential towe... More