Whole house remodeling
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about whole house remodeling
Project • By Pelletier de Fontenay • Private Houses
Maison Sutton
Tucked away within the picturesque landscape of Quebec’s Eastern Townships, Sutton House stands as a complete overhaul and extension of an early 20th century stone house. Originally built in 1908 and modestly expanded in the 1950s, the house had remained largely unaltered since. With its heavy walls, hulking geometry, and oversized chimneys it bore the characteristics of a smallish manor rather than a traditional country home. Inside, the small windows and the unusual layout made the space feel awkward and narrow, while outside, the mismatched stone walls were held together by a conspicuous grey cement mortar, which took away from the natural appeal of the stone.
James Brittain
James Brittain
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Project • By WindsorPatania • Residential Landscape
Hartington Terrace
Project Summary
Windsorpatania was tasked with redesigning the interior of a Victorian detached home in Cambridge's beautiful neighbourhood. Our clients, the homeowners, had precise interior design preferences for their new home, with a strong preference for modern classic style. Their primary goal was to improve the quality and functionality of the rooms through layout alterations.
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Respecting the context
Prior to the design process, a thorough examination of current changes to other buildings in the neighbourhood was conducted to verify that our plan is consistent with the area's established character.Our goal was to not just demonstrate respect but also improve the overall context. Drawing on this research, our team propos... More
Project • By Pollard Architects • Private Houses
G Residence
The project called for an addition and “re mapping“ of an existing 1960 residence on the upper bench of Salt Lake City. The design started with the landscape which grew out of the client’s art collection. The garden was organized around the idea of journey and repose. The end of the journey are two bronze elephants which are situated on a stainless-steel gabion filled with recycle glass and lite from below. The garden is only accessible from the house through the kitchen. There is an eastern stairway which leads down to an allée of London plane trees.The house was organized to take full advantage of the distance views as well as the newly conceived views of the garden and art works.It’s a two-bedroom residence with small courtyards on both... More