Deezen

JANUARY 22, 2025

Original mosaic floors and decorative mouldings have been restored in this early 20th-century Barcelona apartment renovation by local practice Sigla Studio. These features, emblematic of the period, were meticulously preserved and restored".

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Deezen

DECEMBER 24, 2023

Several restaurants and a hotel have opened within Detroit 's historic Book Tower as part of a years-long restoration project of the building undertaken by its developer and architecture studio ODA.

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Deezen

MARCH 29, 2023

A mid-century house originally designed by British architect Trevor Dannatt has undergone a sensitive restoration by architecture studio Coppin Dockray in north London. The existing building was upgraded with new timber-framed windows, as well as insulated roofs, floors, and walls.

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Deezen

MARCH 1, 2023

Atak Architekti restored and extended a former rectory Looking to maintain the character of the existing building, its deep foundations were used to carve out a semi-recessed basement level, housing reading rooms and spaces to be used by local clubs. Photography is by Tomáš Souček.

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The Spaces

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Working with architects Filotico & Partners from nearby Lecce, Puglia , they carefully matched chipped tiled flooring, repaired leaded windows, replaced mouldings and restored ceiling frescoes. The post Stay in a Puglian castle restored by two London creatives appeared first on The Spaces.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The 800-year-old buildings were carefully restored, with the original wooden floors, exposed brickwork and ceiling beams among the features kept. Photo by Fabio Semeraro Vocabolo Moscatelli, Italy, by Archiloop Florence studio Archiloop helped convert a 12th-century monastery on a remote estate in Italy 's Umbria region into a boutique hotel.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The design skillfully integrates restored sandstone and masonry buildings with a contemporary 5-Star Green Star office building for the State Public Service, which features dramatic Y-shaped columns and a sunken light well that floods lower levels with natural light.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 30, 2022

In this lookbook , we collect 10 living rooms in Victorian and Georgian-era homes that carefully balance contemporary style with original features. It is juxtaposed with a more contemporary terrazzo coffee table and a large paper lampshade that draws attention to the room's high ceilings. Find out more about Terrazzo House ›.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The book showcases 60 houses that exemplify the cutting edge of contemporary architecture from around the world, showcasing materials such as mass timber and technologies such as 3D printing. Find out more about Aucena House The post Ten of the most innovative contemporary houses appeared first on Dezeen. No trees are removed.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2024

Renovations and adaptive reuse continue to be key trends in contemporary architecture. Vurpas Architectes updated theconcrete-framed 1960s building with perforated brickwork and floor-to-ceiling windows, creating classroom spaces that fit neatly within the original structural grid.

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Dwell

JANUARY 11, 2023

John Brooks and Erik Eaker called on architecture firm Rock Paper Hammer to restore a 1953 ranch home in Louisville, Kentucky, to its modernist roots. A Photon chandelier by Tech Lighting hangs in the entryway, surrounded by John and Erik’s contemporary art collection.

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Dwell

MARCH 19, 2025

The cheerful Seattle midcentury sports fish scale shingles, punchy paint, and stained glass windows designed by one of the siblings. Sarah Smith, the architect (and daughter of the homeowner, Cynthia) opened up the living spaces inside and overhauled the exterior and landscaping to give it a more contemporary presence.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

OWIU's renovation of the mid-century home involved incorporating several Japanese design elements The property was sold to OWIU principals Joel Wong and Amanda Gunawan by de Meuron's son, and the duo set about restoring the building while tailoring elements to their tastes.

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The Spaces

JANUARY 20, 2025

Lance Jaccard, CEO of OTJ Architects , led the careful restoration and rebuild of the former Visitation Academy, founded in 1846. The Voltaggios’ restaurant, known as the Wye Oak Tavern, models itself as a steak and seafood house with original landscape art by local artist Jenny Wilson and preserved stained glass windows.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 15, 2022

London architecture studio Mikhail Riches has created 195 contemporary homes within four flanks of the brutalist Grade II*-listed building while preserving as much of the original fabric as possible. The project aims to restore the "original beauty" of the brutalist housing estate. Black metal window frames have been added.

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Architizer

AUGUST 29, 2022

In his 1927 manifesto, Five Points of Architecture, Le Corbusier made horizontal windows a core concept of his architectural philosophy. These long narrow windows which could wrap around the façade’s length like a ribbon, he argued, were the best way to offer evenly light spaces throughout a building without compromising privacy.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The window seats are a popular spot for children to read and play while basking in natural daylight. Private Nooks Unfold at Every Turn in This Origami-Inspired Japanese Home An Italian Renaissance Concept Inspires a Contemporary Madrid Apartment Renovation Warm wood interiors and greenery create a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

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Archinect

AUGUST 14, 2022

Set within a naturally lush green setting in the Beverly Glen Canyon hillsides of Los Angeles, this complete renovation restores the integrity of an abandoned 1959 Bill Mack designed home with unique contemporary artistic flare.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Windows are an integral element of any residential design. Most notably, the large living room window frames the outdoor treeline in such a way that it almost doubles as a piece of art. Each glass window offers a particular and perfectly framed view of the distinct surrounding landscape.

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Located on lower King Street, the unique hospitality development is an assemblage of four buildings—a new three-story structure and three restored buildings dating back to 1843. The Pinch, one of Charleston’s newest boutique hotels , offers guests a blend of historic ambiance, modern amenities, and residential comforts.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Czech practice Studio Acht has renovated the 19th-century provostry at St Vitus Cathedral in Prague , combining careful restoration with modern interventions. The western extension overlooks the courtyard through a large ribbon window, and the eastern extension through a row of tall, narrow windows.

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Habitus Living

MAY 16, 2023

His team of 17 also contribute their special talents, so that each commission becomes a unique example of excellent contemporary residential architecture. There is ultimate flexibility within the two houses that now have become one entity with movable doors, panels, windows and screens creating multiple functional and generous spaces.

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Deezen

APRIL 4, 2022

A historical annex and a house built in 1930 were both converted into additional accommodation, while an old stone barn was preserved and restored to provide a flexible activity space and storage. Existing buildings were carefully restored using a colour scheme based on their 18th-century heritage. Photography is by Laura Starmer.

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Dwell

JANUARY 20, 2025

Courtesy of Hidden Studio Architecture & Design "We were looking for a home with a lot of original elements that we could restore, and then add in some more contemporary design, which is how I like to work," says Aleksandra. "No one else was interested," recalls Aleksandra.

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Deezen

APRIL 4, 2025

"For the new elements, we adopted a 'double-face' approachensuring that, at first glance, they felt like a natural extension of the original space, but upon closer inspection, it would be clear that these were contemporary additions, designed to both honor the past and introduce new qualities."

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Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2022

We have also enlarged the access to the terrace and changed the French windows for a sliding door.". A dark-brown walnut floor was restored. To contrast the pale colours, the studio restored the house's dark-coloured American walnut floor to its original state. This allowed us to save more space for cabinets.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

A complete restoration showcases contemporary design amid historic architectural details. The Palazzo Raggi is a completely restored 18th-century palace in the heart of Rome. The primary bedroom has two bathrooms, a walk-in wardrobe, and windows overlooking the Via del Corso.

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Architizer

MAY 23, 2022

As wealthy foreigners and locals continue to build, we see a new wave of contemporary designs within the traditional Basque landscape. The following six projects demonstrate that when a deep appreciation for Basque heritage is present, contemporary architecture can harmonize with the traditional landscape.

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The Spaces

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Sessions Arts Club, Clerkenwell Courtesy of the Session Arts Club The interiors of this former courthouse are as romantic as they come, with peeling paint and raw plaster walls, restored mouldings and patinaed floors adding to the sense of faded grandeur inside the restaurant, and walls a revolving gallery of contemporary art.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Today, as a national monument recognised by the Romanian Ministry of Culture, it continues to honour this legacy while providing a haven of unparalleled elegance and sophistication for contemporary travellers.

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Architizer

AUGUST 30, 2022

Carefully crafted views of the landscape were created by placing windows, walls and columns in distinct spots. . An 18th-century cottage was transformed into a contemporary family home for an architect and his family. Internal brick walls, polished concrete floors and glass doors create a contemporary home. The Cottage .

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The Spaces

MARCH 17, 2025

We’ve been hearing about Madrid’s architectural renaissance for some time, and the ongoing restoration and renovation of Palacio Torre-Almiranta, in the distinguished Chamber district, is an elegant example of this development. With elegant built-in oak wardrobes, they’ll be priced from just under 2m to more than 8m.

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Deezen

MAY 28, 2024

Italian studio Archisbang has transformed a farmhouse outside Turin into a guesthouse , inserting rooms with polycarbonate windows and doors into its existing brick structure. The contemporary intervention must radically stand out but at the same time dialogue with the existing building," said Minutolo.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Belgian studio Objekt Architecten has updated a home in rural Wichelen called Lamat House, inserting a contemporary interior of exposed concrete and red steelwork into its traditional red-brick shell. Nothing else was touched on the outside, except the creation of new contrasting window openings at the rear."

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Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Strict preservation guidelines dictated that the old building had to be restored as it was first built An array of commercial and recreational facilities are also incorporated, such as a restaurant, kitchen, cocktail and tasting rooms, gallery, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, auditorium, courtyards, arcade gardens and retail premises.

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The Spaces

JANUARY 8, 2025

Combining rich history with contemporary design, this central London duplex taps into its Art Deco roots. It makes the most of the buildings large floor spans and is mainly open-plan, with Crittall-style windows framing views across central London. The Modern House is listing the contemporary London apartment for $1.85m.

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2022

American studio Schaum/Shieh Architects has restored the John Chamberlain building, an art gallery in a former warehouse in Marfa , using local, traditional building techniques. The gallery is part of the Chianti Foundation, a contemporary art museum in Marfa created by artist Donald Judd. The facade of the 23,000-square-feet (2136.7

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