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Cairn uses hand-poured hempcrete for House Made by Many Hands in London

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It has been added to a Victorian home in east London "We saw this project as a prototype for how a Victorian house might be renovated and extended with approaches that have a far lower environmental impact than the typical use of concrete, steel frame and plasterboard," founding director Kieran Hawkins told Dezeen.

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Barde vanVoltt orients renovated Mexico City house around mezcal bar

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Working for longstanding Dutch clients who live in Mexico, Barde vanVoltt transformed a historic, dilapidated building into a contemporary residence that respects the heritage of the existing structure. The three-storey house had previously been used as a mezcal tasting venue, and the duo used this as a starting point for the design.

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A Refined Wine Country Renovation Feels Like It’s Floating in the Redwoods

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Beyond the cosmetic renovation, Plow made large structural and architectural changes to the interior and exterior of the home. The original low ceiling was opened to the roof structure above. Removing an existing structural wall that separated the living room from the kitchen allowed the client to host in a whole new way.

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Studio Schicketanz renovates Henry Hill's mid-century house on the California coast

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Studio Schicketanz has completed a renovation of the former seaside home of modernist architect Henry Hill. Studio Schicketanz renovated modernist architect Henry Hill's home in California. Studio Schicketanz renovated modernist architect Henry Hill's home in California. Contractor: Harlan Bradley of Masterwork Builder.

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How To Choose The Best Roofing Company

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Whether you’re building a new home or planning to renovate your old one, there’s undoubtedly a long list of things to acquire and service companies to hire. One of which is a roofing company. A home’s roof is one of its most integral parts. You won’t have to deal with roofing problems over and over again.

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Leong Leong transforms 1970s Los Angeles ranch house into "suburban sanctuary"

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New York studio Leong Leong has renovated a 1970s ranch house in Los Angeles by adding a large wall, outdoor spaces and a polycarbonate panel-wrapped second storey. Due to local historic preservation guidelines, the team only renovated 50 per cent of the existing house.

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Budget Breakdown: In London, a Midcentury-Inspired Kitchen Update Leads to a $229K Home Revamp

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From the moment they moved into their semidetached Victorian home in London in 2006, Nicola and Patrick Kendall dreamed of renovating their kitchen—but life and more pressing home improvements got in the way. The clients originally wanted teak cabinets, but 4 S Architecture suggested an alternative. "We It’s more grown up."