#renovation

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about #renovation

Project • By ALT Spaces • Private Houses

Casa Milanesi

Set in the rural landscape of Istria, Casa Milanesi transforms a century-old barn into a contemporary home while preserving the character of its original architecture. The project is part of ALT Spaces’ ongoing Casa series, which explores the adaptive reuse of historic buildings through a contemporary residential lens. For Casa Milanesi, the challenge was to introduce the comfort and functionality of modern living without losing the atmosphere, materiality and structural qualities of the original barn. The interior is defined by a restrained palette of natural materials and contrasting warm and dark tones. Bleached oak, beige plastered surfaces and pale stone are balanced by darker walnut elements, handcrafted details and textured f... More

Project • By TH Studio Architects • Universities

BA: Faculty of Business Administration Renovation

A Second Climate: BA Retrofitting at RMUTI CAMPUS The renovation of the Faculty of Business Administration (BA) building at RMUTI approaches the structure as an Architectural Palimpsest. Here, the original 1999 Modernist building remains visible, serving as a foundational narrative layer upon which our contemporary, sustainable retrofit—the "Second Climate” is inscribed by TH Studio Architects. By choosing this path, we avoid the heavy carbon cost of demolition, instead choosing to honor and evolve the existing form. Copyright © TH Studio Architects Co., Ltd. Strategic Preserve - retain the existing structure and useful embodied resources.  Protect - filter direct tropical sunlight and rain while maintaini... More

Project • By Studionomad • Private Houses

Ray's Residence

Located in the bustling and narrow confines of Soi Chan 51, this renovation project transforms three aging commercial shophouses into a cohesive home office and private residence. The site presented a rigorous architectural challenge: with party walls shared on three sides, the only source of natural light and ventilation was the front façade, which faces a narrow street and a neighbor in close proximity. Recognizing that the opposite property featured a parking area with significant existing trees, the architects adopted a strategy of selective framing, designing a home that carefully curates views to balance connection with the chaotic urban fabric against the need for domestic sanctuary. Supee Juntranggur Supee Juntranggur... More

Project • By Neutra Architects • Shops

Liangjiyoufang at Soochow University

Located in the campus of Soochow University, the site is tranquil and steeped in antiquity, shaded by lush greenery, with blue brick and grey tiles that embody the scholarly atmosphere and patina of time unique to this century-old institution. Our design brings this distinctive cultural richness into the interior space, using Eastern elements aligned with the brand identity and visual language drawn from Chinese herbal medicine to shape a nourishing and vibrant ambiance. Rui Du Rui Du Rui Du Rui Du Rui Du Within the compact interior, we have mapped out a circulating pathway that organizes the beverage bar and retail area through seating clusters at varying heights and orientations, creating a business flow that ens... More

Project • By Ofisvesaire • Offices

IzQ Innovation Center

The IZTO building, which was designed and built in 1986 according to the administrative needs of the Izmir Chamber of Commerce, holds a distinct position in the urban memory of the city of Izmir along the coastline, but was unable to respond to the needs of a new scenario. Through the lens of adaptive reuse, the building was reconfigured with a collection of new demands and scenarios for the design of the innovation center. Through extensive analysis and calculations, structural and technological interventions at different scales were determined and executed in order to repurpose the building program for more integrated public use. ZM Yasa Photography ZM Yasa Photography ZM Yasa Photography ZM Yasa Photography ZM Yasa... More

Project • By Ulema & Ulema Architects • Offices

Nova

Nova, is an architectural renovation project completed in 2024, that adds modern design elements to an existing building located in an industrial area, separating the structure from its surrounding environment and revitalizing it. The project highlights our office's ongoing commitment to revitalizing existing buildings, preserving their integrity while adapting them for contemporary use. By carefully restoring key architectural features and introducing innovative solutions, the renovation enhances the building's functionality and aesthetic appeal. This approach reflects our dedication to sustainable design practices and the thoughtful reuse of built environments. ZM Yasa Photography ZM Yasa Photography ZM Yasa Photography Th... More

Project • By LAOS (Xavier Botet + Albert Saboya) • Community Centres

Centre Social de Sants

Located in Barcelona's Sants district, Spain, LAOS transformed a 1950s residential building into a flexible public facility. Originally characterised by structural decay, highly compartmentalised spaces, and poor natural ventilation, the building underwent a comprehensive architectural transformation to prioritise community activities. The project redefines public facility rehabilitation by optimising the spatial and environmental performance of the existing footprint while honouring its urban identity and neighbourhood memory.   Jose Hevia laos ❌︎ Remove Applied Products block will be inserted here   Preserving urban memory  Due to the structural condition of the original building and the objective to... More

Project • By Pulso Estudio • Apartments

Principe de Vergara

A residence in Chamartín with views and large open spaces. The complete renovation of this home reorganizes and clarifies the spaces with spaciousness and plenty of natural light. The premium finishes, without being flashy, provide warmth and a sense of calm and home. The large windows that illuminate and ventilate these spacious areas enhance the views of the nearby major avenues. David Zarzoso David Zarzoso The articulation of spaces is achieved through a simple concatenation of areas arranged by privacy, generating orderly and coherent circulations. Additionally, special attention has been given to the transitions between spaces. For instance, the connection between the living-dining area and the kitchen is made through... More

Project • By Koami Architecture • Private Houses

Ormonde

A minimal framework is layered with soft color accents introduced through Scandinavian furnishings, transforming a once dark and subdued interior into a light-filled, poolside living environment. Grounded in a modern sensibility shaped by both California and Japan, the design creates a gentle continuity between indoors and outdoors. Mikiko Kikuyama Mikiko Kikuyama Mikiko Kikuyama Mikiko Kikuyama Mikiko Kikuyama Mikiko Kikuyama Mikiko Kikuyama Mikiko Kikuyama In contrast, the primary suite wing is conceived as a quiet and private retreat. With a strong connection to nature, it draws from the spatial sensibilities of Japanese gardens and onsen bathhouses, offering a calm setting for rest and renewal.... More

Project • By STUDIO RAZAVI + PARTNERS • Private Houses

Seaside House

Nestled among a grove of towering maritime pines, this 1930s seaside house has been given a new lease on life through a complete renovation that redefines its connection to the surrounding landscape. Simone Bossi Located at the very tip of the Cap Ferret peninsula, it sits within equal reach of the ocean and the sound, offering a rare and captivating sense of place. Simone Bossi The new layout is designed around fluidity, creating a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Multiple seating areas invite different ways of inhabiting the house throughout the day and with changing weather. Simone Bossi At its heart, the living room acts as a central pivot, connecting all rooms while maintaining a constant visu... More

Project • By INNOCAD architecture • Apartments

APT PHD

APARTMENT RENOVATION WITHIN A HERITAGE-PROTECTED MUNICIPAL HOUSING COMPLEX.  Located in Graz, this apartment forms part of a multi-phase municipal housing ensemble built between 1929 and 1931. Designed in the spirit of Neue Sachlichkeit, the building reflects the functional clarity and social ideals of interwar modernism: restrained horizontal façade articulation, balconies opening toward a green inner courtyard, and a clear, rational architectural language. Today, the building is protected as a listed heritage structure. Paul Ott The existing apartment typology is characteristic of historic Altbau dwellings of this period, defined by generous ceiling heights, large living spaces, and comparatively small service rooms. Ev... More

Project • By EMPATE STUDIO • Apartments

CASA 2+1

In a 1950s residential complex in the urban core of Trieste, the project renovates a compact 60-square-meter apartment. The original layout—characterized by rigid compartmentalization and disproportionate room dimensions—proved difficult to adapt to contemporary living. At the same time, the apartment benefited from a favorable position that allowed generous natural ventilation and daylight, qualities that became the starting point for a more open and connected spatial organization. Davide Maria Palusa Davide Maria Palusa The intervention explores strategies for rethinking small-scale housing. Rather than radically altering the plan, the project works through precise adjustments that unlock spatial qualities already p... More

Project • By KPF • Shops

Carriage Hall

Carriage Hall is part of a trio of developments that have transformed cobbled Floral Street into a premium retail and residential address.    The renovation of Carriage Hall has rejuvenated the under used western end of Floral Street by converting a historic building to create a unique retail unit suitable for a high-end multi-brand tenant and enhancing the block through a series of sensitive refurbishments and dramatic interventions.  Credit: Alicia Clarke   The site comprises three adjacent interconnected buildings of different eras, all set around the Grade II-listed building known as ‘The Carriage Hall’.   KPF’s work included enriching the historic fabric with the insertion of bold n... More

Project • By KPF • Offices

330 West 34th Street Offices

The renovation of 330 West 34th Street’s interiors incorporate tactile materials, moments of color, and themes of nature and history to uplift the spaces for an evolving tenant roster. Credit: Mike Van Tassell Strategic interventions in the building were necessary to fulfill the team’s goals of repositioning the space to respond to the new class of assets developing in the Midtown neighborhood. The space is located near transportation hubs Penn Station and Moynihan Train Hall, attractions such as the High Line and Hudson Yards, and a dense community for the arts. To reflect this proximity to variety, the different spaces, including reception, elevator lobbies, focus booths, pantries, and public spaces, feature distinct mat... More

Project • By STUDIO RAZAVI + PARTNERS • Apartments

Paris Duplex

A new floor was built on top of an existing 1969 allconcrete building to create this duplex in Paris. A combination of floor-to-ceiling wood panelling, tiled walls and volcanic basaltina floors echo the original building's design and essence, providing the perfect backdrop for the client's own collections of 20th century furniture and contemporary art. constructed. Simone Bossi Unlike typical Parisian apartment buildings, hallways were removed so that the space reads as a series of perspective planes to highlight both the art and create spatial depth. The choice of darker finishes was made possible as the duplex receives generous light from both south and north. Simone Bossi Simone Bossi More