Renovation of an attic space in a historic building at Arbes Square into a two-level apartment with a gallery, intended for exclusive rental.
Project name
Arbes Square Apartment
Architecture firm
Formafatal
Location
Arbes Square, Prague, Czech Republic
Principal architect
Katarina Varsová, Petra Dagan
Collaborators
Main contractor: DOMINO - promont Technical supervision: Petra Klapka. Custom furniture: Interiéry Tesař TTK. Locksmith work on the custom furniture: Richard Bold. Metal production [staircase, glass partitions]: Kurel. Epoxy coatings [floor, walls]: Different design [Pavel Trousil]. Patinated painting: Artdecor Vladimír Jeniš. Wooden floors and staircase supplier: Empiri Wood Design. Ceramic tiles and flooring supplier: Archtiles. Lighting supplier and installation: Bulb. Standard furniture supplier: Design Studio. Sanitary supplier: ELITE BATH. Home accessories: Coclea
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
Wall surfaces: painting (matte white), patinated painting, toned epoxy coating, bleaching of original wooden columns – fireproof coating + base coat by bleaching, ceramic tiles. 2 Floors: large-format ceramic tiles (technical areas), wooden three-layer floor – M-dub Rustikal, brushed, Degas gray oil, epoxy coating, staircase – steel structure with wooden cladding in M-dub Rustikal, brushed, Degas oil. Metal elements associated with construction (metal production): subtle structure made of painted steel profiles, perforated sheet metal PERFO LINEA, matte lacquered (comaxit) – staircase railing, partially backed with super mirror sheet metal, profiles of glass partitions – 1x pivot door (clear glass), 1x slanted glass door (bathroom – wire glass) – subtle painted steel profiles in a creamy shade, matte finish. Metal elements associated with custom furniture: subtle structure made of painted steel profiles, perforated sheet metal PERFO LINEA, matte lacquered (comaxit). Doors: door frames without casings in various finishes (HPL unicolor or wood decor, base for painting, coating), 2x door leaves without casing in line with the wall cladding. Renovation of existing windows, new Velux tilt-and-turn roof windows, entrance door to the apartment: according to the requirements of the heritage office, the entrance door was made in accordance with the original design
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Designed by architect Camila Dequech Ceschin Abdul-Hak, from DC55 Arquitetura, this 209-square-meter apartment located in the Bigorrilho neighborhood of Curitiba (Brazil) was renovated to accommodate the daily life of a couple and their daughter. The project was guided by a clear premise: to combine comfort, functionality.
Project name
Project Ripas Apartament
Architecture firm
DC55 Arquitetura
Location
Bigorrilho, Curitiba (PR), Brazil
Photography
Mariana Koentopp
Principal architect
Camila Dequech Ceschin Abdul-Hak
Design team
DC55 Arquitetura
Built area
209 m² (renovated area)
Interior design
DC55 Arquitetura
Environmental & MEP engineering
Lighting
Lighting project by DC55 Arquitetura
Material
Marble (Grupo Paraná), custom cabinetry (Takumi Móveis), loose furniture (Inove Design), artworks (Riviso Galeria de Arte), decorative objects (Ornament Casa), ceramic vases (Studio Tèrre)
Supervision
DC55 Arquitetura
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, V-ray, Adobe Photoshop
Client
Daniel, Michelly, Manuela
Typology
Residential › Apartment, Interior Renovation
The Cabo Corazón Hotel, located in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, underwent a comprehensive renovation that transformed its preexisting condition. The original 2010 complex, consisting of two functional yet spatially disconnected towers, lacked a fluid relationship with the external common areas and the surrounding environment.
Project name
Hotel Cabo Corazón
Architecture firm
Rabago Architects
Location
Los Cabos, Baja California Sur, Mexico
Principal architect
Arnoldo Rábago
Collaborators
Frames: Alumétrica; Acoustics: Saad Acústica
Interior design
Amass & G, Cachet Interior Design
Civil engineer
Cautín / Sergein
Structural engineer
Consultores En Ingenieria Estructural S.A. De C.V.
Lighting
Lighting & Living Onx
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The architectural intervention followed a fundamental principle: valuing the essence of the site and its green surroundings. The original house, consisting of three bedrooms, a living room, kitchen and pantry, was rethought to meet the contemporary needs of a retired couple.
Architecture firm
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Location
Itajobi, São Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Carolina Mossin
Principal architect
Lucas Fernandes
Design team
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Collaborators
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Interior design
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Landscape
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Lighting
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Supervision
Lucas Fernandes Arquitetos
Material
Wood and natural stone
Typology
Residential › House
Milwaukee is a city in transition. Although it's still proud of its industrial past and historic building stock, it's also transforming at breakneck speed—brought on by demographic transformation, inner-city revitalization efforts, and the emergence of new lifestyles.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Decorating a newly renovated home on a budget is all about being creative, resourceful, and making thoughtful choices. By focusing on statement pieces, embracing DIY projects, and using affordable materials like paint and fabric, you can create a beautiful and functional space without spending a fortune.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
The key to avoiding renovation delays lies in preparation and patience. Every project comes with its own set of surprises, but by staying organized and informed, you’ll be better equipped to handle them and end up with a finished space you’ll love for years to come.
Photography
PV Productions
Smart home technology offers transformative potential for basement spaces, addressing the fundamental challenges that have historically limited their comfort and utility.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
Photography
Amazing Architecture
