The Dwinelle Annex Renovation for the Disabled Students’ Program will transform a beloved, modest building located in the University of California Berkeley campus’s classical core. The revitalized building will upgrade seismic and life safety performance, and will become a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible new Center for the University’s Disable...
Project name
UC Berkeley Dwinelle Annex Renovation for the Disabled Students’ Program
Architecture firm
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
Location
Berkeley, California, USA
Principal architect
Richard Stacy
Design team
William Leddy, Marsha Maytum, Ryan Jang, Gwen Fuertes, Cecily Ng, Cristian Laurent
Collaborators
Civil: Sherwood Design Engineers. Landscape: In Situ. Structural: Forell | Elsesser. MP Engineering: Buro Happold. Electrical Engineering: The Engineering Enterprise. Envelope: SGH. Cost Estimating: TBD Consultants. Specifications: Stansen. Survey: Bellecci
Visualization
Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
Client
University of California, Berkeley
Typology
Residential › Housing, Campus
This journey of renovation isn't just about following trends. It's about personalizing your space and making sustainable choices. You're encouraged to infuse your personality into every corner of your home. Sustainability can be woven into your renovation efforts, ensuring your home is both beautiful and kind to the planet.
Photography
Life For Stock
What's beautiful about renovation is the ability to take a disproportionate project; an old 3-bedroom apartment, 130 sqm with a 124 sqm balcony, and transform it into an amazing penthouse sized at 195 sqm with a proportional balcony of 60 sqm. See what interior designer Tzvia Kazayoff did for a family, a couple plus three children, in Be'er Sheva,...
Project name
Queen of the Desert
Architecture firm
Tzvia Kazayoff
Location
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Collaborators
Home Styling: Sagit Goldin
Built area
195 m² + 60 m² balcony
Interior design
Tzvia Kazayoff
Environmental & MEP engineering
Typology
Residential › Apartment
In "The Sage Project," my husband and I, homeowners and design enthusiasts, embarked on a creative journey to transform our kitchen into a blend of 70s nostalgia and modern design. As an interior designer, I strategically rearranged the layout for a clutter-free space, honoring the past with existing elements like slate flooring and timber-framed w...
Interior design
The Glade Design
Location
Glen Waverley Victoria, Australia
Photography
Flavia Di Bella
Material
Mosaic tile. Limestone, Laminate
Typology
Residential › Kitchen Renovation
Yes, it is possible to undertake a bathroom renovation on a tight schedule, but it requires careful planning, efficient execution, and the ability to make quick decisions. Here are some tips to help you achieve a successful bathroom renovation within a tight timeframe:
Transformation is the opportunity to do more and better with what already exists. Demolishing is an easy and short-term decision. It is a waste of energy, material and identity.
Project name
Cervantes Building
Architecture firm
Grizzo Studio
Location
Villa Devoto, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Photography
Federico Kulekdjian
Principal architect
Lucila Grizzo, Federico Grizzo
Design team
Lucila Grizzo, Federico Grizzo
Interior design
Lucila Grizzo
Collaborators
Juana Gabba
Civil engineer
Mariano Ventrice
Structural engineer
Mariano Ventrice
Environmental & MEP
Grizzostudio
Supervision
Lucila and Federico Grizzo
Material
Bricks Old Tiles And Black Sheet Metal
Home renovation projects inevitably result in the production of waste. However, these materials need not be wasted. You can repurpose these seemingly useless materials with a dash of creativity, a helping of resourcefulness, and a commitment to protecting our environment.
This is a private home situated near the Herzliya (Israel) seafront, on a 500-square-meter plot, undergoing extensive renovations that include numerous building additions. Prior to the renovation, the house was old, unfit for habitation, and at risk of imminent collapse, with crumbling walls and a ceiling on the verge of falling. When the seller pu...
Project name
The Polished Diamond: How the Dilapidated House Became a Gem
Architecture firm
Boaz Snir Architects
Location
Herzliya, Israel
Collaborators
Management, Coordination, and Execution: Ido Snir; Styling for Photography: Maya Sheleg and Orna Mazor
Interior design
Boaz Snir Architects
Typology
Residential › House
