Transformation

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about transformation

Project • By B-tooWarehouses

BW130

Transforming a national monumental warehouse into hip apartments. Unique lofts Bold transformation is something you must dare. The client, KRAGT, not only dares but also takes action!  Transforming a monumental warehouse into trendy apartments while preserving the original ornaments of this national heritage to maintain its raw and industrial character. That’s what we did in Tilburg on Broekhovenseweg. Image Courtesy B-too Wool warehouse The former wool warehouse symbolizes the history of the textile industry for which Tilburg is known, and was part of a large textile complex in 1922. The warehouse now houses 29 loft apartments and studios. The sizes of the homes range from 34m² to 115m². Image Courtesy B... More

Project • By Aldebert Verdier Architectes / AVAVisitor Center

Grande Dune du Pilat Visitor Centre Refurbishment

The Dune du Pilat is both powerful and fragile, a source of fascination, hence the high standards imposed for its conservation and for receiving the public. The surrounding infrastructure carries the Grand Site de France label, so the restoration project had to embrace a sustainable development dynamic and welcome visitors in a quality environment. It was important that its rehabilitation lived up to its exceptional nature. Agnès Clotis The project would bring the site up to standard and included a diagnosis, with a view to proposing various design and planning scenarios. Rehabilitation objectives included: upgrade of existing huts; development of administrative, reception, educational and commercial functions; and improved flo... More

Project • By pihlmann architectsPrivate Houses

House14a

Embodying a non-hierarchical collage of traces from changing times, House14a reflects the ongoing narrative of its evolution. Rather than presenting itself as a completed work, it embraces its role as a phase within an ongoing process. Each element, whether rough or refined, old or new, is equally valued, and gains relevance through processing, assembly, and the possibility of continuous adaptation.  Hampus Berndtson Hampus Berndtson Originally constructed in 1951, the single-family house epitomized the post-war residential style prevalent at the time. It appeared archetypically as a Danish house is imagined: a two-story cubic box with evenly distributed windows, red brick façade, and a gable roof. Despite its structu... More

Project • By Cubo Arkitekter A/SCultural Centres

Nordkraft

The immense building complex, which once served as Aalborg's primary heat and power plant, has been transformed into Nordkraft. This revitalized space now hosts a wide range of activities, including music, sports, theater, art, education, tourist information, and a health center, all within the historic industrial complex. Helene Høyer Mikkelsen Helene Høyer Mikkelsen Helene Høyer Mikkelsen Helene Høyer Mikkelsen Originally constructed in 1947, Nordkraft housed the city's power plant and employed 384 people. Over the years, it underwent several expansions to meet the growing demand for electricity. In 1999, the power plant ceased operations, marking the beginning of a new era. Helene H&osl... More

Project • By 1op1 ArchitectuurPrivate Houses

From orthopedic practice to modern home

The house, formerly used as an orthopedic practice, has been transformed into the dream home of the clients, the Roman family. In this remarkable transformation, they wanted to combine two styles: the sleek, modern design from Austria and the warm, cozy atmosphere of Swedish woodwork. The result? A harmonious blend of two distinct styles that perfectly suit the residence. STERKER IN BEELD STERKER IN BEELD EFFICIENT LAYOUT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH When designing this home, we didn't just consider space but also the personal preferences of the occupants. We strategically separated the utility spaces, such as the storage room, utility room, and hallway, from the living areas. As you walk through the corridor, you'll discover various s... More

NewsNews • 30 Jun 2023

Pierattelli Architetture revives a 12th-century episcopal complex into a contemporary boutique hotel in Tuscany

Nestled amidst the breathtaking landscape of Tuscany, where time seems to stand still, the Pieve Aldina boutique hotel emerges as a testament to the seamless fusion of past and present. Designed by Pierattelli Architetture, this rustic yet modern architectural gem belonging to the Domaine de Fontenille group exquisitely captures the essence of its twelfth-century episcopal complex roots. Located in Radda in Chianti, a picturesque town adorned with undulating hills, verdant vineyards, and ancient olive groves, the hotel finds its place within the renowned Relais & Châteaux collection. In this transformative project, the architects masterfully enhance and preserve the original structures, embracing local characteristics to create a... More

Project • By mimaristudioOffices

PELSAN Textile Office

Pelsan Tekstil, a part of the Hassan Group, Turkey's first breathable polyethylene film manufacturer serving the medical, hygiene, and insulation sectors, has a new head office designed by the Mimaristudio team. Gurkan AKAY The goal of the project was to create a living space suitable for the corporation's innovative, technological, and colorful world in the new working area located at the heart of the company's new production facility. Flexibility, variability, transparency, and experience were the main keywords that served as the starting point for the design of the space. Gurkan AKAY The project aimed to create a collaborative workspace, development, and living space by providing the necessary physical and social conditions f... More

NewsNews • 30 Apr 2023

Spacy transforms a former row house into a destination for fruit lovers in Bangkok

Set within the Pridi Banomyong neighbourhood in Bangkok, Thailand, City Fresh is an architectural transformation of a regular row house into a welcoming space for fruit lovers by local architecture firm, Spacy. The venue is designed to be a lively destination where like-minded people can gather, interact and exchange ideas.  Rungkit Charoenwat The structure features various low-key transparent materials to allow natural light into the space and develop layers that create visual textures. The first floor serves as a place for brief meetings. Temporary seatings with various fruits and fresh home-grown salads result in lush interiors.  Rungkit Charoenwat The theme of transparency is continued with clear glass pane... More

NewsNews • 31 Mar 2023

Studiotamat unveils a vividly hued vinyl boutique for Roman record label Sounds Familiar

Nestled within a tiny space in the heart of Travestere in Rome, Roman record label, Sounds Familiar opens its storefront dedicated to vinyl lovers, celebrating ten years of the brand. The boutique transforms an old garage into a hip records emporium by local architecture practice, Studiotamat. Seven H. Zhang The limited footprint of 40sqm demanded flexibility while disallowing any major masonry interventions. An open layout creates space for a vinyl-listening booth during the day that transforms into a meeting point and stage to host performances and DJ at night. Seven H. Zhang The solid walls of the former garage were investigated to reveal large wooden beams behind the false ceiling, restored and cleaned to their forme... More

NewsNews • 31 Mar 2023

Yang Fei reimagines a historical townhouse as a contemporary art centre in Montreal

Set in the context of the historic harbour of old Montreal, the Maison Sédimentation, designed by Studio Fei Yang, is a transformation project of an old townhouse owned by a local art foundation into a modern art gallery and cultural centre, including an exhibition space. Formerly constructed in 1770 on top of the foundations of an even older building dating back to 1692, the old townhouse featured a cladding of Greystone, a distinctive sloped roof to prevent snow build-up and raised end walls that act as firebreaks. studio Fei Yang The architect has employed the idea of sedimentation as the basis of the design, layering the townhouse with construction, demolition, and partial recycling of physical boundaries and foundation... More

Project • By CHYBIK + KRISTOF ARCHITECTS & URBAN DESIGNERSArt Galleries

Pearl Gallery

The design for the new art gallery by CHYBIK + KRISTOF in Usti Nad Orlici’s city centre, set to become a new art and cultural landmark. Former textile factory will be transformed into a vivid multifunctional hub available to the citizens at any time of the day.  Caption After years of prosperity, the Pearl textile factory in Usti nad Orlici, Czech Republic, shut down in 2009. Its facilities have been shrinking ever since. Until today, only the most valuable parts remained - a production building designed by Pavel Janak, an office extension of the block, and a machine building from the XIX century. The last one, following the initiative of the local authorities, will now be transformed into the modern art gallery - a new sym... More

Project • By Liong Lie ArchitectsArt Galleries

Taets Art and Event Park

AmmunitionA former ammunition factory, part of the industrial heritage of the Zaanse Hembrug area, is transformed into an art gallery and conference centre. Taets Art Gallery is a contemporary, international orientated gallery that frequently organizes exhibitions and events. With the utmost care for the monumental building, Liong Lie architects transformed it into a modern centre. Caption Modern meeting roomsThe rooms for presentations and meetings can accommodate up to 500 persons and are provided with LCD-displays, comfortable chairs and a remote controlled air conditioner. Caption Caption TransformationThe existing building, dating from 1880, has a metal truss structure. It has an outer leaf of brickwork, wooden floors... More
Render by Mirck Architecture

Project • By Mirck ArchitectureHotels

Timber Hotel

In 2019 a large timber restaurant is built south of the new town Almere. The building’s special volume is smoothly constructed with cross laminated timber. In 2023 the building will be expanded with two hotel wings. Again, CLT seems the best material for the job. Mirck Architecture The two straight wings will frame the existing building. Between the new hotel wings and the zigzagging facade of the former restaurant, green courtyards offer also pleasant outside spaces for the guests. The galleries function as veranda for the hotel rooms. Mirck Architecture Mirck Architecture More

Project • By Space&MatterApartments

Bataafse Kamp

The Bataafse Kamp, a characteristic school building in the centre of Hengelo from the post-war reconstruction period, is being transformed by Space&Matter into sustainable Park Homes organised around a collective courtyard. The redesign of the building and the adjacent park enhances appealing qualities and adds new functions. Together, they form an interwoven ensemble, combining clean lines with soft vegetation, living in a heritage building with nature. Caption TransformationThe historic and majestic character of the building form the basis for Space&Matter's design, which leaves the existing building intact as much as possible. Space&Matter preserves the grand stairwells, the formal post-war facades and the main volumes,... More

Project • By MERMETOffices

Gare Maritime Brussels

In the 1900s, Brussels’ Gare Maritime was a freight station. It is part of the Tour & Taxis site in Brussels, which used to be one of the world’s largest rail and river hubs for freight transport. After it was bought by the developer Extensa in 2015, around 45,000 m² of former industrial buildings were renovated and transformed into a multifunction office and retail complex with events facilities. The original metal framework of the buildings was conserved, together with the large windows. To avoid the buildings turning into hothouses due to the sun’s rays on the glazing, exterior ZIP roller blinds, custom-made by our customer Renson, were installed. To harmonise the whole façade and preserve the view... More