Greenmeadow Eichler House / YamaMar Architecture
A classic Eichler in a neighborhood of classic Eichlers, this house was in a state of extreme disrepair when the owner purchased it, but everything was original.
Renovation Projects
Explore our diverse range of renovation projects that showcase creative transformations of various spaces. From modernizing historic homes to innovative updates in contemporary houses, our collection offers valuable insights and inspiration. Ideal for homeowners, architects, and designers, these projects highlight innovative design solutions and practical tips for enhancing functionality and aesthetics in any renovation endeavor. Whether you’re planning a small update or a complete overhaul, discover ideas to breathe new life into your living spaces.
Family Townhouse, London / Anthro Architecture
Family Townhouse is a 4-bedroom terraced home looking onto Victoria Park in Hackney, London. Completed in 2019 for a private client, the challenge of this project was to extend and refurbish a narrow, locally-listed, house …
Tile House by Proctor & Shaw
A rich material palette of tiles (3D and 2D), concrete, timber and earthy colours create a textured, light-filled, modern architecture that re-orientates the home towards the garden.
Cortez House, Former Butcher Shop Gets Modern Corten Addition
The existing two-story masonry building was an outlier on the street of mostly single and multi-family buildings. Clearly a former shopkeeper building with a retail space on the ground floor and a residential apartment
Bustle House / FMD Architects
Our response was inspired and directed by the client’s determined assertion that she was merely the current caretaker of this ‘old lady’; of this building that had preceded and would surely succeed her into the future.
Santa Barbara Small Residence Featuring an Expansive Glass Openings
Located in the hills of Montecito, California, this small residence presented the designers with the challenge of achieving a bold program with a modest budget. Collaborating with the client, the designers developed a unique residential character and…
One-Story 1945 Cottage in Portland Transformed into a Comfortable Contemporary House
“House on 36th” rewrites an existing one-story 1945 cottage in Portland, Oregon. The project strategically salvages, edits, and then envelops the existing foundation and framing
Townhouse in Brussels Renovated by JUMA Architects
The old mansion in Woluwe-Saint-Pierre had already been entirely dismantled on the inside when we were asked to renovate and enlarge it.
Little Barn Laneway Suites by Creative Union Network
The design process was complicated by the non-compliance of the existing building with Toronto Laneway Suite by-laws. Creative Union had to come up with innovative ways to design the new interior