Renovation and remodeling are terms often used interchangeably, yet they refer to different processes in home improvement. Renovation involves restoring or updating structures, often keeping the original design intact. On the other hand, remodeling means changing the structure, layout, or both, of a space
Written by
Georgy Nikolin
Photography
Amazing Architecture
The Golden Point House is located in the inner-city suburb of Golden Point. The broad context encompasses a diverse mix of small/ large sized residential properties from the 19th century to contemporary. The house is located on a busy tree lined thoroughfare with the city centre at arm’s reach.
Project name
Golden Point House
Architecture firm
Porter Architects
Location
Golden Point, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Derek Swalwell
Principal architect
Nathan Porter
Design team
Nathan Porter
Interior design
Porter Architects
Structural engineer
McClellands Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Greg O'Beirne
Lighting
Porter Architects
Supervision
Porter Architects
Visualization
Porter Architects
Construction
Abbott Builders
Material
Charred hardwood cladding, red brick, natural hardwood cladding
Typology
Residential › House
Polish Interactive OKO Story and Animation Center pays tribute to iconic local heritage. Nizio Design International won the architectural competition, the subject of which included, among others, the existing building of the Animated Film Studio under the care of the conservator, as well as the extension with a new volume and the development of the...
Project name
The Interactive OKO Story and Animation Center
Architecture firm
Nizio Design International Mirosław Nizio
Location
Cieszyńska 24, Bielsko-Biała, Poland
Photography
Marcin Czechowicz
Principal architect
Mirosław Nizio (project author), Bartłomiej Terlikowski (principal architect)
Design team
Nizio Design International Mirosław Nizio
Completion year
2024 (2019-2024)
Collaborators
Interior design: Nizio Design International Mirosław Nizio
Landscape
Kass-Architektura Krajobrazu Krzysztof Kass
Structural engineer
BDF Project Sp. z o.o.
Environmental & MEP
EL-Power Adrian Kyrcz, Ekotom Tomasz Nawieśniak, Asnet Serwis Sp. z o.o.
Construction
Bielskie Przedsiębiorstwo Budownictwa Przemysłowego S.A.
Supervision
Nizio Design International Mirosław Nizio
Visualization
Nizio Design International Mirosław Nizio
Material
Reinforced concrete, glass, steel, finishing materials
Client
Animated Film Studio in Bielsko-Biała, Poland
Status
Built, opened in May 2024; Budget: 41 000 000 PLN
For more than 70 years, the Evelyn and Walter Haas, Jr. Fund (Haas Jr. Fund) has advanced the philanthropic impact of the Levi Strauss family legacy through $695 million in grants to organizations working to expand rights and create opportunities.
Project name
Haas Jr. Foundation Headquarters
Architecture firm
TEF Design
Location
San Francisco, California, USA
Photography
Mikiko Kikuyama
Design team
Douglas Tom, FAIA. Kate Thorson. Samantha Rose. Rebecca Cisneros
Collaborators
Shaw Carpet Tile, Heath Ceramics, Artemide Lighting, Knoll Systems Furniture, LightArt Acoustical Baffles
Interior design
TEF Design
Structural engineer
FTF Engineering, Inc.
Environmental & MEP
MHC Engineers
Lighting
Architecture & Light
Construction
GCI General Contractors
Typology
Commercial Architecture › Office Building
Casa Santiaguito is a renovation project located in the iconic Santiago neighborhood, in the heart of Mérida, Yucatán. Situated on one of the main streets, this residence was designed for a couple, with the goal of creating a space of rest and tranquility for the rest of their lives. The project emerged from the transformation of an old commercial...
Project name
Casa Santiaguito
Architecture firm
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Location
Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop
Principal architect
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Design team
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Collaborators
Landscape: KAMA Taller de Arquitectura • Civil engineer: Constructora Orrisa • Structural engineer: Constructora Orrisa • Lighting: Constructora Orrisa • Construction: Constructora Orrisa • Supervision: KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Visualization
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Typology
Residential › House
On the 28th floor of this majestic tower in the heart of the city, a condominium renovation project unfolds like a blank canvas, ready to be transformed. Once a simple abode adorned with tapestries, it now reveals itself as an immaculate canvas, poised to welcome the artistic touches of a transformation.
Location
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Principal architect
Sophie Le Borgne, Amani Rizk
Design team
Le Borgne Rizk Architecture
Interior design
Le Borgne Rizk Architecture
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Travertin, granit, quartz
Supervision
Le Borgne Rizk Architecture
Typology
Residential › Apartment
adali's transformation from a vintage house into a culinary haven through adaptive reuse is not just a renovation; it's a testament to the art of preservation and innovation. Each facet of this transformation, meticulously curated to pay homage to the late 60s era while embracing modern sustainability principles.
Project name
The newest culinary gem, Kadali
Architecture firm
Sona Reddy Studio
Location
Kadali, Hyderabad, India
Principal architect
Sona Reddy
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
This project is located in a historical and cultural block in Shaoxing, renowned as Wang Xizhi’s Native Place. The construction includes the improvement and upgrading of the former Cai Yuanpei Square, the renovation and refurbishment of Jiemin Cinema, and the new srtuctures of Jiemin Library.
Project name
Cai Yuanpei Square and Jiemin Library
Architecture firm
Architectural Design & Research Institute of Zhejiang University (UAD)
Location
Jiefang North Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Design team
Leas Architect: Hu Huifeng. Architecture: Zhang Chenfan, Zhu Jinyun, Wang Yuxuan
Collaborators
Drainage: Yi Jiasong , Cai Ang. HVAC: Pan Dahong , Li Yongmei. Electrical: Zhang Wei, Qian Kun. Intellectualization: Li Xiangqun, Yang Guozhong , Yuan Xiaonan . Decoration: Fang Yin, Kong Xiang, Ma Juan. Curtain Wall: Shi Jiongjiong, Wang Jianzhong, Xuan Zhaokang, Su Zeqi. Geotechnical: Chen Yun, Yang Qinfeng, Han Jiaming. Stage: Chi Wangang, Chen Yong, Chi Jiabei. Economy: Chu Qianbo, Zhang Ying, Sun Wentong, Zhang Guodan. BIM Design: Ren Wei, Shu Yu. EPC: Fang Chaojun, Zhou Huiyang, Wu Jianquan, Bei Sijia. Exhibition Design: Shanghai Art-Designing Co., Ltd.
Landscape
Wu Weiling, Wang Jietao, Zhang Chi, Wu Di, Yao Haiyan, Zhang Yuchen, Xu Feitong, Gu Jingxian
Structural engineer
Zheng Xiaoqing, Wu Xiawen, Lyu Junfeng, Chen Xu, Zhang Jie, Ding Ziwen
Lighting
Wang Xiaodong, Zhao Yanqiu, Xing Jiayi, Fu Dongming, Feng Baile, Wu Xuhui
Construction
Zhejiang Qinye Construction Engineering Group
Client
Shaoxing Cultural Tourism Group
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Library
