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.
Architecture: Alterstudio Architecture Project: Shah Residence Location: Austin, Texas, US Area: 102 sqm Photography: Casey Dunn Photography, Chad Wadsworth Austin architects Kevin Alter, Tim Whitehill, and Ernesto Cragnolino—principals in Alterstudio Architecture—had designed Shah Residence for clients Sam Shah and Ann Suttles. Project description: The Shah Residence is a substantial renovation and expansion of a 1927 bungalow […]
Project: Brook Renovation Architects: Wanda Ely Architect Location: Toronto, Canada Photography: Scott Norsworthy Brook Renovation Project was recently completed by Wanda Ely Architect, a Toronto-based architecture design practice. This renovation transforms the ground floor of a semi-detached Toronto home. Two wood screens are strategically inserted to create a highly efficient floor plan that gets the
Architects: Ben Callery Architects Project: Beyond House Location: Northcote, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Photography: Peter Bennetts Designed by Ben Callery Architects, the Beyond House stretches typical terrace boundaries, making a sustainable house despite its heritage constraints. We believe that it is important to revisit our houses after they have been occupied to see how they perform and learn what
Built in the 1970s, this cedar-clad home with its multi-gabled roof was typical of an era when split-level design was the height of architectural acuity.
Architecture and Design: Studio F Design Project: Mazzini House Location: Monteleone d’Orvieto, Terni, Italy Mazzini House is a vacation home renovated by Chicago-based Studio F Design. Project description: Mazzini House 31 is a truly unique vacation destination located in one of the most charming corners of Umbria. It is a luxurious and romantic residence with
Designed by Christian Rice Architects, the Georgia Street Residence is located just east of the Hillcrest neighborhood in San Diego, California. The project involved the renovation of an existing two-story home- that was essentially a stucco box, with a Spanish-style roof “planted” on the front façade. Once the roof structure was removed, the home was
Project: Zn House – Traditional Toronto House Converted Designers: John Tong, Lead Designer / Nathan Dykstra, Senior Designer – +tongtong Location: Toronto, Canada Photographer: Lisa Petrole Multidisciplinary design studio +tongtong recently completed a renovation and addition to a traditional Victorian house in Toronto. The Zn House was a finalist in the 2015 Best of the
Project: St Clarens house Architects: Wanda Ely Architect Location: Toronto, Canada Photo Credits: Scott Norsworthy Designed by Wanda Ely Architect, St Clarens house was conceived to embody the identity of a young, active family. The house has 213 square meters and is located in Toronto, Canada. The client, an industrial designer, expressed an appreciation for the
