A Taste of Europe Nestled in the Med / Shirly Dan
Shirly Dan, the owner of an architecture, planning, & design studio, was responsible for the renovation project that lasted 18 months and resulted in the owner’s dream coming true.
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.
2nd Avenue House, Montreal / Microclimat Architecture
The result of the 2nd Avenue project: a three-storey 2,500 sq. ft. house that borrows numerous benefits from suburban buildings, while housing a little independent studio in the basement.
Dolores Heights House / Jones / Haydu and Kevin Sawyers
Explore the beautifully remodeled Dolores Heights House by Jones / Haydu. Designed in collaboration with Kevin Sawyers, this San Francisco home offers stunning views, an innovative layout, and a unique blend of materials and forms for modern family living.
Columbia City Abbey Apartments, Seattle / Allied8
The Abbey’s age and history offered inspiration, especially paired with the historic photos. No two units are the same size or layout, owing to the unique opportunities afforded by the Abbey’s interior architecture
Netsch Residence Renovation / Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
The Netsch residence is situated inconspicuously in Chicago’s Old Town neighborhood, where its brick facade gives little indication of the complexity behind it.
Wandertree Residence, Boulder / A21 Design
Tasked with refurbishing a dilapidated 1970’s ranch home with a new, modern aesthetic to enhance its original design, we overhauled the exterior in blackened cedar cladding blackened to let the home disappear amongst the site’s expansive meadow.
Phoenix House / Java Architecture
A family inherited from their grandfather a house in the Perche region in Normandy. The building was situated in a clearing in the middle of a wonderful forested area.
Urban Joinery House / Lisa Cummins Architect
This renovation to a 100 year old Victorian cottage is located in the inner-city Melbourne suburb of Brunswick, Australia. The context is unique in its proximity to an historic brickworks factory that contains striking brick chimneys that form a backdrop to this urban site.