Glass, Renovation and Structural Engineering

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Philip Johnson's Glass House guest annexe reopens after restoration

Deezen

JULY 22, 2024

US architect Philip Johnson's Glass House annexe, the Brick House, has been restored and reopened following a 15-year closure in Connecticut. Architect Mark Stoner has led the restoration of Philip Johnson's Brick House It follows the building's closure in 2008 after the structure suffered ongoing "water intrusion" due to its sloping site.

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Olson Kundig uses glass bridge to connect office buildings near Atlanta's BeltLine

Deezen

JUNE 5, 2024

US studio Olson Kundig Architects has shaded a boxy, glass office complex with aluminium screens near Atlanta's BeltLine and included a glass-clad volume to connect to buildings and frame the pedestrian paths. We wanted to make the building porous, which in turn helped to drive the form," said design principal Kirsten Ring Murray.

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

Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

Studio Schicketanz has completed a renovation of the former seaside home of modernist architect Henry Hill. Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California , the cedar house was originally constructed in 1961 and expanded in 1969 and again in 1971, with unusually shaped rooms, rounded seating spaces and colourful glass accents.

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Sam Crawford Architects tops Sydney home renovation with "garden oasis"

Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2024

An open-tread staircase has been added to the hallway Alterations to the 198-square-metre home's interior are first seen in its entrance, where a stair with open treads and a white-steel balustrade replaces a solid timber structure that previously restricted light from a skylight above.

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Michael Hennessey Architecture clads renovated California house with black cedar and metal

Deezen

MARCH 28, 2024

Michael Hennessey Architecture created Courtyard Hous Designed for a couple with two young children, the budget-conscious project involved the renovation of a suburban-style house that was "in sore need of upgrades". Lofty ceilings and large stretches of glass provide an airy feel.

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In Amsterdam, a Historic Renovation Incorporates a Rainbow Color Scheme

Dwell

JULY 18, 2024

Treated glass within steel frames delineates the basin, situated in the open space. This glass-and-steel motif recurs throughout the house, allowing ample light while creating distinctiveness. Have one to share? Post it here. On the upper floor, the wet area divides the space into front and rear sections.

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Snøhetta adds "weightless" pavilion to Nebraska's largest art museum

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Architecture studios Snøhetta and Alley Poyner Macchietto Architecture have completed a renovation and expansion of the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha with the addition of a "weightless" pavilion. The new building is made up of volume with a wave-like lip that connects to the glass atrium of Foster's 1994 extension.

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Chunky staircase features in Farleigh Road renovation by Paolo Cossu Architects

Deezen

JANUARY 17, 2022

An extra-wide oak staircase doubles as a piece of furniture in this renovation of a Victorian terrace in east London, designed by Paolo Cossu Architects. The project involved renovating a four-storey Victorian terrace. The project involved renovating a four-storey Victorian terrace. Sliding glass doors lead out to the garden.

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Glass Walls Make This New Zealand Beach House Look Like It’s Suspended in Midair

Dwell

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The timber box, for sleeping and bathing, is placed above the deck and the area below is enclosed with glass to create a semi-outdoor living space on the deck. The ground floor is glazed on all four sides and comprises the kitchen, living, and dining areas. The use of concrete and steel was kept to the minimum required.

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

Deezen

JANUARY 5, 2023

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. Eighty Strand was renovated by PDP. The studio added glass and steel extensions that have an art deco look.

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

Deezen

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Bloszies has completed an extension and renovation of the Cathedral School for Boys in San Francisco. 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. Local studio Office of Charles F.

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Glass and steel form rooftop Cascada House apartment in Mexico City

Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2022

Kitchen cabinetry matches the structural colour scheme. This opens to a generous patio via sliding glass doors. Through large glass panels that open widely, the house integrates with the ambient vegetation, dissolving the boundary between interior and exterior," they explained. Structural engineering: CAFEL Ingenieri?a.

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HOK and Snow Kreilich raise thin canopy above St Louis soccer stadium

Deezen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

The ground level of the rectangular stadium is enclosed with light-grey masonry and glass The ground level of the rectangular stadium is enclosed with light-grey masonry and glass that allow views both into and out of the venue. The photography is by Michael Robinson. Project credits: Client: St.

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Practical Renovation Remodeling Tips for Homeowners

Santa Cruz Architect

JANUARY 7, 2024

Renovating or remodeling your home is a thrilling endeavor that allows you to breathe new life into your living space. This article aims to provide practical advice and inspiration for homeowners seeking cost-effective and stylish solutions to renovate or remodel their homes. Setting a budget is equally important.

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10+ Things to Consider Before Renovating Home

Architecture Ideas

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

When done properly, home renovations can be extremely gratifying and highly transformative. Home remodeling is a rewarding experience whether you are renovating entirely or just a part. While you must start your home renovation somewhere, it is best to plan ahead. Where to Start with Home Renovation?

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GRT Architects combines oak and mosaic tiles for East Village Apartment renovation

Deezen

OCTOBER 22, 2022

New York-based GRT Architects has rearranged the layout of an apartment in the East Village and added warm materials during its renovation. The studio undertook the project in Onyx Court, a six-storey corner Beaux-Arts structure on Second Avenue built in 1902 by Harde & Short. MEP engineer: ANZ.

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Quarry House in California receives extensive renovation by AB Design Studio

Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2022

AB Design Studio renovated a 1950s home in California. Within the main structure, there is a division between public and private spaces. Large glass windows open up lines of sight between the two structures. MEP: Mechanical Engineering Consultants. Structural engineer: Darkmoon Building Design and Engineering.

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This Glass-Wrapped Home in Spain Is Regenerating Its Surrounding Ecosystem

Dwell

JANUARY 26, 2023

Post it here. Gatherings with neighbors and members of the extended Molina de Segura community are organized to share insights and experiences on a collective effort to reground Molina de Segura’s urbanisms."

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Renovation of Vaincre la Mucoviscidose Association Offices, Paris

e-architect

OCTOBER 3, 2023

This objective translates into a need to renovate outdated and unwelcoming premises. The facade renovation achieves two primary goals: engaging with the city by opening up to its immediate surroundings, and harmonizing with the existing limestone facade on the upper floors.

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North Salem Residence, Upstate New York Renovation

e-architect

JANUARY 24, 2023

Interior renovation included re-designing the bathrooms and the kitchen / dining area, creating airy relaxed spaces featuring natural materials and playful accents. The simple and elegant neutral stone surfaces are lit by luxurious glass light Fixtures by Articolo.

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Studio of Metropolitan Design adds monumental pavilion to Delaware Tudor-style house

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

American firm Studio of Metropolitan Design Architects has renovated a stone Tudor Revival house and added a pavilion-like concrete extension in Wilmington, Delaware. Led by Elie-Antoine Atallah, Philadelphia-based Studio of Metropolitan Design Architects (SoMD) completed the Katzin Residence in December 2022.

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Deborah Berke Partners renovates and expands historic buildings at University of Pennsylvania

Deezen

MARCH 8, 2022

Within the building, a new lobby features a glass wall that looks upon the terrace. Structural engineer: Keast & Hood. Mechanical engineering: Bala Engineering. The post Deborah Berke Partners renovates and expands historic buildings at University of Pennsylvania appeared first on Dezeen.

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Brick lattice fronts Leica store in New York by Format Architecture Office

Deezen

JUNE 1, 2024

The Leica Store and Gallery replaces a dilapidated 1950s meat market building and features a new brick facade The gut renovation expanded the floor area to 4,000 square feet (372 square metres) while retaining original features like the timber-framed ceiling.

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Heliotrope uses "warm and subdued" materials for Seattle house extension

Deezen

JULY 11, 2024

The yard was re-landscaped as part of the renovation The yard was re-landscaped as part of the project, which has come to be called Loyal Captain. Wood was used for the structural system, and exterior walls were clad in materials influenced by the original home. The extension is connected to the main house by a glass-enclosed corridor.

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Gundry & Ducker revamps Victorian terrace to feature "different characters within a single house"

Deezen

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Portholes and semi-circular motifs characterise this colourful renovation and extension of a Victorian terrace house in Hackney, London , by architecture studio Gundry & Ducker. Gundry & Ducker drew on the palette of 1950s American kitchens when creating the rear extension and renovated basement in this London house.

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Klopf Architecture updates San Francisco home with "modern inversion"

Deezen

MARCH 13, 2022

After spending a few years in a spec house and eager to improve their living arrangement, the owners of this San Francisco residence looked to local studio Klopf Architecture to see if they could renovate their current home. The Modern Inversion project involved the renovation of a San Francisco home. Structural engineer: ZFA.

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After Weathering 40 Years, a Wooden Family Home in Australia Is Renovated for What’s Next

Dwell

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Built entirely from timber, plywood, galvanized metal sheets, and glass, which were readily available for purchase off-the-shelf, the material and dimensional logic of the original house were tightly connected to the economy of its construction. Have one to share? Post it here.

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ZGF Architects places "nine-acre" mass-timber roof on Portland airport terminal

Deezen

AUGUST 15, 2024

ZGF has completed an airport with a mass-timber roof in Portland The main terminal has opened, marking a major phase in the renovation of the airport, which has been underway for the last decade. Many of the plantings were configured as "hanging gardens" with vines hanging over large expanses of glass to dampen the light.

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Renovation and extension of the Museum Paleis Het Loo by KAAN Architecten

aasarchitecture

APRIL 19, 2023

KAAN Architecten undertook the renovation and extension of Museum Paleis Het Loo, taking cues from the layout and proportions of the baroque palace and its historic surroundings. Visually, one can behold the palace by gazing upward through the glass roof of the Bassecour ponds.

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Jensen Architects revamps Stanford Residence in California for IDEO co-founder

Deezen

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Stanford Residence is a mid-century renovation for IDEO. Kelley – who co-founded IDEO in 1991 with Bill Moggridge and Mike Nuttall – is a professor in Stanford's engineering school. The team set out to renovate the original home and add a studio in the rear. The photo is by Clara Kelley. The studio has cedar cladding. "We

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Unknown Works brightens Victorian townhouse with dusty pink extension

Deezen

JUNE 26, 2023

A terraced landscape and dusty pink surfaces help to brighten Pigment House, a north London residence that has been renovated by local studio Unknown Works. Across the other three floors of the home are four bedrooms and three bathrooms that were lightly renovated, alongside a study, additional living spaces and hallways.

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GBBN expands historic Pennsylvania residence with metal-clad education facility

Deezen

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

US architecture studio GBBN preserved and expanded a 19th-century home in Erie, Pennsylvania into an educational facility with a glass bridge connection and metal-clad, barn-like structure. A glass bridge is included in the design. MEP engineering: Tower Engineering. Structural engineering: WBCM.

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Architect couple creates Atwater House in Los Angeles over two decades

Deezen

AUGUST 19, 2024

Since that time, the house has gone through various renovations and additions, as the family has grown – the couple now have two sons – and their needs have evolved. all Architecture Residential American houses California Californian houses Design Bitches Los Angeles Renovations Residential architecture and interiors Self-build USA

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AECOM and Luis Vidal place sleek red roof on Boston airport terminal

Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2024

On the opposite side, where the gates are, the face of the structure is mostly glass. The side with the departure gates has glass curtain walls Inside, large black columns rise to support the graduated ceiling and airport amenities, such as restaurants and stores, are laid out in an open format. The photography is by Ema Peter.

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SO-IL designs Massachusetts museum with undulating CLT roof

Deezen

MARCH 8, 2024

Read: SO-IL and FREAKS extend glass museum in France with sweeping public plaza "Shingled metal peaks and curves harmonize with the surrounding hills, cresting against the skyline before dipping low to open into the central courtyard," said the studio. Its undulating shape was informed by the surrounding hilly terrain.

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Atelier WOA creates long timber-framed library in France

Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Occupying a long narrow site in Herblay sur Seine, L'échappée – meaning "escapade" in English – faces a road to the north with a stone and glass facade and opens up to a field to the south with a large wooden colonnade. The photography is by Salem Mostefaoui.

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Bindloss Dawes creates car barn for classic Porsche collector

Deezen

APRIL 1, 2023

Bindloss Dawes has created a car barn to house classic Porsches Bindloss Dawes designed the 165-square-metre structure to contain the owner's collection of classic cars and also as a space to renovate them. Their quiet tones allow the fleet of classic cars to become the focus." The photography is by Building Narratives.

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This Sydney Home’s Dining Area Is Basically the Backyard

Dwell

MARCH 19, 2024

A new extension with floor-to-ceiling glass sliders opens to the garden, giving a family of four a plein air space to entertain. Home the Renovation of a Lifetime This Arizona Home Uses the Desert Landscape as "Living Art" Grooved Red Tile, Arches, and a Catwalk Tie Together a Backyard House in Belgium Have one to share? Post it here.

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A Mix of Storage Solutions Steals the Show at This Renovated London Flat

Dwell

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

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A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin

Dwell

JANUARY 2, 2024

Photo by LEONID FURM Photo by Leonid Furmanksy Photo by Leonid Furmanksy See the full story on Dwell.com: A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin Related stories: Glass Walls Make This New Zealand Beach House Look Like It’s Suspended in Midair Before & After: Think Your Renovation Took Awhile?

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Loader Monteith completes "invisible" restoration of Peter Womersley's High Sunderland house

Deezen

MARCH 26, 2022

Architecture studio Loader Monteith has renovated a modernist house in the Scottish Borders that was damaged in a fire, using a light touch to reinstate its original design by architect Peter Womersley. Loader Monteith has renovated a modernist house in the Scottish Borders. Structural engineer: ?

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Feldman Architecture expands home in northern California’s wine region

Deezen

JANUARY 5, 2023

Cedar cladding and large stretches of glass feature in a weekend house called Sonoma Wine Country, which has been enlarged by US studio Feldman Architecture. Feldman Architecture renovated the property. Structural engineer: Strandberg Engineering. Interior finishes include plaster walls and concrete flooring.

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ZGF transforms Pittsburgh Ford Assembly plant into research facility

Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2023

American studio ZGF Architects has adapted a historic Ford Motor Company factory in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania into a biomedical research laboratory by renovating existing structures and creating a cantilevered terracotta-clad addition. The Assembly is a renovated factory in Pittsburgh. Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti.

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

Philip Johnson's Glass House guest annexe reopens after restoration

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Olson Kundig uses glass bridge to connect office buildings near Atlanta's BeltLine

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

Sam Crawford Architects tops Sydney home renovation with "garden oasis"

Michael Hennessey Architecture clads renovated California house with black cedar and metal

In Amsterdam, a Historic Renovation Incorporates a Rainbow Color Scheme

Snøhetta adds "weightless" pavilion to Nebraska's largest art museum

Chunky staircase features in Farleigh Road renovation by Paolo Cossu Architects

Glass Walls Make This New Zealand Beach House Look Like It’s Suspended in Midair

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

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

Glass and steel form rooftop Cascada House apartment in Mexico City

HOK and Snow Kreilich raise thin canopy above St Louis soccer stadium

Practical Renovation Remodeling Tips for Homeowners

10+ Things to Consider Before Renovating Home

GRT Architects combines oak and mosaic tiles for East Village Apartment renovation

Quarry House in California receives extensive renovation by AB Design Studio

This Glass-Wrapped Home in Spain Is Regenerating Its Surrounding Ecosystem

Renovation of Vaincre la Mucoviscidose Association Offices, Paris

North Salem Residence, Upstate New York Renovation

Studio of Metropolitan Design adds monumental pavilion to Delaware Tudor-style house

Deborah Berke Partners renovates and expands historic buildings at University of Pennsylvania

Brick lattice fronts Leica store in New York by Format Architecture Office

Heliotrope uses "warm and subdued" materials for Seattle house extension

Gundry & Ducker revamps Victorian terrace to feature "different characters within a single house"

Klopf Architecture updates San Francisco home with "modern inversion"

After Weathering 40 Years, a Wooden Family Home in Australia Is Renovated for What’s Next

ZGF Architects places "nine-acre" mass-timber roof on Portland airport terminal

Renovation and extension of the Museum Paleis Het Loo by KAAN Architecten

Jensen Architects revamps Stanford Residence in California for IDEO co-founder

Unknown Works brightens Victorian townhouse with dusty pink extension

GBBN expands historic Pennsylvania residence with metal-clad education facility

Architect couple creates Atwater House in Los Angeles over two decades

AECOM and Luis Vidal place sleek red roof on Boston airport terminal

SO-IL designs Massachusetts museum with undulating CLT roof

Atelier WOA creates long timber-framed library in France

Bindloss Dawes creates car barn for classic Porsche collector

This Sydney Home’s Dining Area Is Basically the Backyard

A Mix of Storage Solutions Steals the Show at This Renovated London Flat

A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin

Loader Monteith completes "invisible" restoration of Peter Womersley's High Sunderland house

Feldman Architecture expands home in northern California’s wine region

ZGF transforms Pittsburgh Ford Assembly plant into research facility

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