Planning a major house renovation requires careful consideration and preparation in various aspects. Renting storage, setting a realistic budget, hiring the right professionals, securing necessary permits, planning for disruption, and considering long-term maintenance and sustainability are all crucial components of a successful renovation project.
The architectural concept is articulated around a large living area, characterized by a contemporary and sophisticated design. A functional central area, consisting of bathrooms and walk-in closets, separate the living area from the sleeping area. The kitchen, enhanced by a modern atmosphere, is equipped with a central island with a marble conglome...
Project name
BLL House renovation
Architecture firm
HV8 Architettura
Photography
Francesca Vinci
Principal architect
Marco Spinelli
Environmental & MEP engineering
Material
terrazzo veneziano, wood, Venetian cement, zellig tiles, black and metal details
Typology
Residential › Apartment, Renovation, Refurbishment
The representative office of a company that supplies medical equipment from well-known European manufacturers is located in a three-storey building specially purchased for the office.
Project name
DEMEU project
Architecture firm
Assel Interiors
Location
Ermensai district, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Photography
Roman Yakunin
Collaborators
Zhanara Kurmanalieva (Stylist, decorator)
Completion year
November 2023
Interior design
Asel Sagyndykova
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Canva, Adobe Lightroom Classic, Adobe Photoshop
Typology
Commercial › Office
A roof renovation offers more than just an aesthetic upgrade; it's an investment in your home's future. By considering eco-friendly materials, smart technology integrations, the expertise of professional roofing services, and optimizing for ventilation and natural light, you not only enhance the functionality and efficiency of your home but also co...
Built in 1963, Le Schuylkill Tower was the first high rise building constructed in Monaco. Occupying a prominent position in Monte Carlo, the residential tower overlooks the principality’s Port Hercule with panoramic views south to the royal palace, the old town, and the Mediterranean Sea beyond.
Project name
Le Schuylkill
Architecture firm
Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA)
Location
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Photography
John Kellerman courtesy Alamy, montage by MIR
Principal architect
Stephane Vallotton, Pelayo Bustillo Macias
Design team
Afsoon Eshaghi, Alex Nap, Anna Uborevich-Borovskaya, Branko Svarcer, Chiara Baiocco, Drew Merkle, Hyun Jin Kim, Ken Bostock, Martin Pfleger, Meenakshi Sharma, Michelle Sin, Nicolas Tornero, Othmane Kandri, Roberta Sartori, Sharon Sin, Thanh Dao, Yasemin Muduroglu, Yihoon Kim, Zohra Rougab
Collaborators
Square Architecte
Structural engineer
Eckersley O’Callaghan and OTEIS
Environmental & MEP
AIA, INGETEC
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Seasonal changes can be frustrating for the average homeowner. You may be sweltering hot in the summer, unable to enjoy your property to its full potential. In winter, it can often feel like you can never get warm.
Written by
Catherine Park
Photography
Cameron Smith
James Lin and Owen Liu reached out to Paul Michael Davis Architects (PMDA) to help renovate their home, where they had lived for about a year. The house was odd. In 1933, when Redmond was farmland and cabins, someone built a modest rambler overlooking the Cascade Mountains.
Project name
The Dog’s Breakfast
Architecture firm
Paul Michael Davis Architects
Location
Redmon, Washington, USA
Principal architect
Paul Michael Davis
Design team
Paul Michael Davis, Principal Architect. Ryan Salas, Project Designer. Amanda Kindregan
Collaborators
Green Wall: Grow Up Greenwalls
Structural engineer
Swenson Say Faget
Construction
Inglewood Construction
Typology
Residential › House
Immersed in the woods, Buen Retiro is the restoration and expansion of an ancient stone ruin designed by the architect Dario Castellino from Cuneo. In complete harmony with the surrounding nature, it overlooks the Stura valley in Roccasparvera, in the province of Cuneo, where the mountain gently slopes towards the river.
Architecture firm
Dario Castellino Architetto
Principal architect
Dario Castellino
Collaborators
Francesca Dalmasso
Interior design
Dario Castellino
Structural engineer
Eretika, Borgo San Dalmazzo (CN), Ivano Menso
Environmental & MEP
Studio Tecno, Cuneo (CN), ing. Emanuele Dutto e arch. Alice Lusso
Lighting
Alen Impianti Elettrici, Giordano Alen, Boves (CN)
Construction
Edilbieffe, Borgo San Dalmazzo (CN)
Material
Wood and CalceLegnoCanapa®
Typology
Residential › House
