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Tour a restored 1970s modernist home in East Melbourne

The Spaces

Local architect Dale Fisher designed this brick and glass property in the East Melbourne suburb of Balwyn, which has undergone a sympathetic expansion and restoration by architect David Neil, principal of Neil Architecture.

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Abandoned mining buildings turned into a "sanctuary for human connection" in Taiwan

Deezen

Taiwanese studio Divooe Zein Architects has transformed a series of disused industrial structures outside Taipei into a secluded retreat surrounded by mountains and forest. In the tea rooms, a metal and glass bar and shelves overlook tables finished in rough wood, and a curving metal form hugs an area of floor-level seating with a low table.

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PDP refurbishes art deco office block with jewel-like extensions in glass and steel

Deezen

London practice PDP has renovated Eighty Strand, an art deco office building on the Strand, restoring its original finishes and complementing them with glazed pavilions that reference the style's geometric forms. The studio added glass and steel extensions that have an art deco look. Photo by Andrew Meredith.

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Charles F. Bloszies inserts glass addition into San Francisco cathedral complex

Deezen

The studio added a metal and glass extension to the school The extension included the "careful inssertaion" of a modern, glass-lined structure between the cathedral and the school. For the restoration, the team revamped large portions of the school building's, extending the programme of the addition's interior throughout.

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Mjölk Architekti adds "glittering glass extension" to century-old cabin

Deezen

Mjölk Architekti has renovated a 130-year-old dwelling in the north of the Czech Republic , adding a glass extension , sunken living area and domed skylight. Behind the curtain of the original cabin, a glittering glass extension has sprung up.". There is a contrast between old and new materials and finishes.

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Reviving the Beauty: A Comprehensive Guide to Restoring Your Weathered Deck

The Architecture Designs

For knowing how to restore your weathered deck, you should know all the tips and tricks to master the technique. Guide To Restoring Weathered Decks source: pinterest.com Without further ado, let’s jump right into the only guide for decks you’ll require this summer! Your deck is now restored and looking fabulous. But fear not!

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NYAWA updates traditional Japanese home to celebrate the "passage of time"

Deezen

Architecture studio NYAWA has restored and updated a traditional timber home in Toyama, Japan , to create a pared-back holiday home where visitors can "feel the passage of time". However], we thought that simply leaving the old things and cleaning them up would not complete what is comfortable for people today," he added.

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