Renovation of Captain’s House
Fuzhou, China – Vector Architects Project Year : 2017 Developed Area : 470 m2 Photographs : Xia Zhi, Howard Chan, Chen Zhenqiang The brief called for the renovation of Captain’s House. It sits on a rocky peninsula in Fujian Province, China. A concrete vaulted roof was added, enclosing the living area that […]
Queen Street House
Melbourne, Australia – Edwards Moore Photographs : Fraser Marsden Queen Street House is a contemporary home with a funky vibe. The house is a standout because of its no-fear use of bright colors. While renovating, the homeowners wanted to supplement the design with bold elements – and that, they did. The result is a home […]
The Farmer’s House
United Kingdom – AR Design Studio Project Year : 2017 Developed Area : 613.0 m2 Photographs : Martin Gardner Who knew mixing upscale modern architecture with farming-style design could actually work? It did with The Farmer’s House – a huge, luxurious, and sustainable home in the English countryside. It is a renovation project of […]
Cosgriff House
Sydney, Australia – Christopher Polly Project Year : 2012 Developed Area : 167.0 m2 Photographs : Brett Boardman Cosgriff House is a renovation and addition project of a single-family home in Sydney. The design showcases the progressive atmosphere in Australian architecture. A ground floor living area was inserted into the house’s original structure. An […]
Enclave House
Melbourne VIC, Australia – BKK Architects Area: 509 sqm Completion Date: 2010 Photography: John Wheatley Enclave House is a renovation and extension project to an old Edwardian property in Melbourne, Australia. The challenge was to preserve the house’s heritage while adding contemporary extension structures. The property is located in a highly-urbanized section where houses […]
Rado Redux
Armonk, New York – GLUCK+ Project Year : 2010 Developed Area : 278.7 – 464.5 m2 Photographs : Elizabeth Felicella, Magda Biernat Rado Redux is a renovation project of a 1957 home. The old structure had fallen prey to an undesirable remodeling job. Its current owners had commissioned the renovation work. They wanted […]
Brunswick House
Brunswick, Australia – Chan Architecture Project Year : 2017 Developed Area : 233.0 m2 Photographs : Tatjana Plitt The Brunswick House is a renovation project of an old Edwardian home. Because it was a legacy building, the architects were faced with numerous challenges. The layout was narrow, long, and closed off on one […]
3SHOEBOX House
Ljubljana, Slovenia – OFIS Architects Project Year : 2017 Developed Area : 228.0 m2 ( 2462 Sq ft2 ) Photographs : Tomaz Gregoric The 3SHOEBOX House is an interesting residential structure and is made up of three cubes in dark wood cladding. One cube sits on top of the other, forming what appears to be […]
Up-cycled Warehouse
Richmond, Australia – Zen Architects Project Year : 2013 Developed Area : 240.0 m2 Photographs : Emma Cross From what used to be a leaky warehouse back in the 60s, this up-cycled structure is now a bright, airy, and energy-efficient home for a beautiful family. The open space provides generous lighting, giving […]
Casa Baltazar
Porto Portugal – Pedro Gadanho Built Area: 110 m2 Year Built: 2008 Renovation Materials: Lacquered MDF, Polyurethane Resin, Stucco, Plasterboard. Photography: Fernando Guerra Pedro Gadanho position as the present architecture curator at New York’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) attests to his international success as an architect, educator and writer […]