Green renovation
Andrew Maynard’s Ilma Grove Is a Gorgeous Solar Passive Family Home
The ultimate goal for the owners was to improve the home for their family and reduce their environmental footprint while still maintaining a small home. Originally the home had a brick lean-to at the rear
PHOTOS: Amazing Renovation of King’s Cross Station & New Western Concourse In Progress
Originally opened in 1852, King's Cross is a key station in London's railway network and its proximity to the St. Pancras mainline station makes it one of Britain's biggest transport hubs. The solidly
18th Century Stone Cottage Transformed Into Brilliant Pantone 375C Winery
The original 150-acre estate included an old 1970s agricultural warehouse and a 1900s stone cottage, both of which were incorporated the renovated winery. Sala Ferusic sought to make use of these existing
One of the Safest Investments of All Could be Your Home’s Energy Efficiency
As we see the stock market spiral downwards while investors pick their jaws off the floor and rush to safer securities, we have an investment suggestion of our own. Home energy efficiency retrofits can be
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No! it’s a… Hostel?!
The Jumbo Hostel is housed within a retrofitted 747-200 situated in the Stockholm-Arlanda airport. The jumbo jet has a long history of service - it was originally built for Singapore Airlines and even
Beijing Water Cube Transformed Into Happy Magic Water Park!
The Water Cube, originally designed by Australian firm PTW Architects with the help of Arup, was already an amazing work of architecture that garnered a number of awards and had some record-breaking
Urban Woods: Parasitic Wooden Exoskeleton in Osaka Will Soon Be Covered In Ivy
The goal of the renovation was to reintroduce the concept of nature alongside a wide and very busy street. Additionally, the clients hoped to improve the commercial appeal of the building through a more
Supersonic Wind Tunnel Building Renovated Into Daylit ACCD South Campus In Pasadena
The original facility helped aircraft companies test their designs until after the Cold War, when Dacor Corporation took it over to build high-end kitchen appliances. The arts college, which is based on
SF Artist Jay Nelson Hacks Vehicles Into Incredible Faceted Mobile Homes
Nelson, who is originally from Southern California, studied painting and drawing at both Bard and CCA. His work draws upon his love of surfing, the beach and experiences he had as a child helping his
Ruins of 16th Century Spanish House Converted to Modern Academy
The large stone and plaster house was first built in the 1500s, and it went through several awkward additions before it was finally abandoned. Now the property, surrounded by an industrial park, is a
Minneapolis Grain Exchange Renovated Into CoCo Collaborative Office
For a reasonable monthly fee, an individual or a group can rent office space in either of the CoCo offices. Renters enjoy a slew of perks, like a PO box, storage space, access to bike and car rentals,
Amazing San Francisco Victorian Renovation Marries the Old With Sustainable Modern
Built in the 1880's the original 3-story home was by itself on top of a hill. Over the years, as roads changed and more houses were built, the original home was extended through a series of unorganized
Sydney Church Renovated Into A Chic Home Complete With Indoor Pool
The larger residence, featured here, is a three bedroom, three bath home situated on three levels, with an extra room that can serve as an office. Charms from the original church like the soaring
Massive Hunters Point Shipyard Brownfield Project Primed to Set Sail in San Francisco
The seven-mile-per-side square of land that is San Francisco, densely settled for decades with precious little to spare in the way of developable land, is poised to embark upon one of the country’s most
Gorgeous Geometric Facade Crowns Solar-Powered Office in Italy
Many different departments are housed within the office - in includes space for marketing, administration, design, retail and a showroom. Because the needs of businesses change over time, Modo made the
Beautiful Somerset Dairy Barn Renovation Lights up at Night
On the outside, the home appears similar to a barn -- with an entrance designed to deter any would-be callers despite the warm glow that seems to exude through the horizontal slats. Upon entering, any
Vintage Trailer Transformed Into Adorable Holiday Hair Studio in Portland
We found out about Robin and her sweet studio through an interview over at Re-nest where she describes her average day. We love that rather than going off to find a bigger home with a place for her hair
VIlla 4.0: Hexagonal Dutch Home Gets a Green Facelift
The architects stuck to the existing materials as much as possible though certain interventions, such as upgrading the outer walls and roofs, were necessary, as was insulating the building to improve its
Haus Köhle: Modern Passive Solar Farmhouse is Wrapped in a Shining Slate Skin
The house is part of a small abandoned farm in the middle of the village. The original building was demolished down to its stone wall walk-out basement, which was then stabilized for the new house. Using
Manhattan Beach Post Office Transformed Into Hip New LA Restaurant
With the aim of creating a nostalgic throwback, as well as a place where local residents would want to come and hang out, the firm and restaurant's owners set out to create a space with a uniquely local
Former Gin Distillery Transformed into Thriving Cultural Center in Holland
Originally constructed in 1692, the historic building remains remarkably intact. The design team remodeled both the exterior and interior to give it a new form and an upscale design. Complete with a youth
Antwerp Water Tower Transformed Into Translucent 6-Story Apartment
The water tower stood empty for many years before the city decided to sell it. A local landscape architect jumped at the chance to make it into his dream home. Working with Jo Crepain, the two created a
Medieval Italian Castle Transformed into Modern Mountain Museum
Development on the project started in 2008, and since then EM2 has focused on restoring the castle’s façade and interior while creating a fine exhibition space. The architects constructed most of the
Inviting Glass Town Library Wins BREEAM Rating of Excellence in Enfield
After a year’s work refurbishing the much loved 1912 Edwardian library and constructing a new glass building next to it, the BREEAM excellent space at the heart of the town’s Conservation Area is now
Historic Bogue Warehouse Transformed into Outstanding Solar Powered Offices in Salt Lake City
The Bogue Supply Company was a mining machinery retailer and provided custom one of a kind pieces and repairs. The company utilized a number of buildings including a machine shop, a pattern shop and a
PHOTOS: An Exclusive Look Inside Buenos Aires’ Greenpeace Offices
Kind and enthusiastic Pablo Blefari showed us around the space, and as soon as we entered the building, we were welcomed by a reception space that is both colorful and clean. Small replicas of local
Rothschild Foundation Moves Into Beautifully Renovated Windmill Hill Dairy Farm
Windmill Hill features a series of buildings and courtyards that make strong references to the site's agricultural past. The facility houses a Reading Room, archives storage, meeting rooms, and offices
Spectacular Huercal-Overa Lookout Tower Gets A Rustic Upgrade
Disturbing the site as little as possible was important to the architects so they worked around the topography as much as they could. And they chose shapes and materials that emphasized the aesthetic
SANAA Unveils La Samaritaine Renovation Plans Complete with Transparent Glass Facade
La Samaritaine was first built back in 1870 and over the years grew and spread out to encompass an entire block. Various architects and designers were involved in the construction and renovation of the
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