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Herzog & de Meuron Set to Revamp Breuer Building for Sotheby’s in New York

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2018: The Met Breuer, exterior view. Image © JJFarq via Shutterstock Sotheby's has revealed that Pritzker Prize laureate Herzog & de Meuron will renovate the iconic modernist Breuer Building. The renovation will include an upgraded sales room for Sotheby's, alongside new exhibition and dining areas.

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Brent Buck Architects renovates a Crown Heights townhouse with light, contemporary profiles

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It is easy to assume the interiors of these structures would reflect the same tone as the exteriors, but in the case The post Brent Buck Architects renovates a Crown Heights townhouse with light, contemporary profiles appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. Brooklyn is full of historic brownstones stuck in time.

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Eight contemporary kitchens brightened by skylights

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A popular feature in many contemporary kitchens, skylights are typically used to maximise natural light in rooms that sit below ground or in the depths of a plan. This was designed by Slow to provide the owners with ample light while cooking, due to the Japanese house having a mostly windowless exterior for privacy.

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Home Renovation Ideas

Aric Gitomer Architect

Residential architects love renovations. Most of them suggest that the best home renovations are those that respect the original structure and enlighten it from a modern and contemporary perspective. So, it’s fair to retain some of those features during renovation. During the renovation, the scale of the project matters.

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Ae-Architecten layers old and new in Belgian house renovation

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Belgian studio Ae-Architecten has used glazed yellow bricks and concrete-lined living spaces to renovate SL House, a detached home in Ghent, Belgium. Instead of a complete overhaul, the studio viewed the renovation as a new "layer" to the home, retaining existing elements and complementing them with contemporary additions.

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Old Stones, New Buildings: 7 Iberian Residential Renovations Keeping the Mediterranean Spirit Alive

Architizer

This collection highlights seven incredible renovations from Spain and Portugal that blend the old and new, keeping historic elements intact while adapting them for modern living. The result is a unique dwelling complex that draws from its Mediterranean roots, while upholding contemporary living standards and sustainability parameters.

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Electric Bowery renovates Big Sur house overlooking California's coastline

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The co-founder of California studio Electric Bowery has renovated a redwood-clad house in Big Sur for her family, preserving its iconic features and adding custom furniture. Also as part of the scope, a trailer on the property was restored and renovated for use as additional guest accommodation and an office for remote work.