Old Mill Transformed into a House and Winery
Designers Agnés Blanch and Elina Vila of Barcelona-based studio Minim have transformed the interiors of an old mill into a house and a winery. The building is located in a small village of Priorat in Tarragona, Spain, a historic place known for wine production. The exterior is almost unchanged and the interior is organised around...
Green Box Garden Shelter by act_romegialli
Italian practice act_romegialli have converted an old garage of a weekend retreat into a small green shelter. The “Green box” is situated on the slopes of the Raethian Alps. The structure is realised with lightweight metal galvanized profiles and steel wires while retaining the rustic stone walls and columns of the old building. The structure...
Choosing aluminium for your home renovation
If you have ever watched one of those action-packed renovation reality shows like The Block, you will know that taking on a home renovation never turns out to be as easy, simple or fast as what the home renovator might think in the beginning! There is usually a budget blowout and shifting timelines. So take...
An Old Stable Transformed into a 3-Bedroom Home
Winchester and Bournemouth based architectural practice AR Design Studio have transformed an old horse stable into an elegant three bedroom home. The old stable was once the home of the 1946 Grand National Winner ‘Lovely Cottage’. From the architects, “This dilapidated stable block has been remodeled into a refreshingly minimalistic house whilst retaining key pieces...
Cosgriff House by Christopher Polly Architect
Australian practice Christopher Polly Architect have renovated an old brick house in Annandale, Sydney. The plan was to expand the living space without any environmental impact and minimal changes to the existing brick home. By using the fall in the site towards the rear, the architects have inserted a lower ground room under the original...
House G by Maxwan Architects + Urbanists
Rotterdam-based practice Maxwan Architects + Urbanists have renovated an old barn located on a 2ha site bordering the river Linge in Geldermalsen, Netherlands. The interior of the old barn is transformed into a family space with a large kitchen and living room where the family can relax, spend some time with friends and organize wine...
Tips for Home Remodeling
Home Remodeling is a fun and joyful experience. If done properly, it makes you fell like living in a new home. Home Remodeling can include upgrading furniture and other fixtures, knocking down an existing wall or building a new one, creating extra living space to accommodate the growing family etc. Here are some tips you...
Home Repair: Make the Most of Home Renovation and Remodeling
It is always best to consider renovating your home when you are no longer comfortable living within it, but bear in mind that a lot goes into renovating and remodelling your house to suit your tastes. Have you seen those fashionable and exquisite houses on glossy property or real estate magazines and wish to own...
Why Use Timber Mats for Your House Flipping – Guest Post
There are many reasons to get into house flipping, and even more to educate yourself before starting a house flipping career. One thing that many landlords and home owners overlook is that when renovating a house, a yard will suffer a lot of wear and tear. However with the aid of timber mats, you’ll be...
20th Street Residence Extension by SF-OSL
US-Norwegian architectural practice SF-OSL have designed an extension for an existing family residence in Potrero Hill. The main goal of the project was to gain more space, and to achieve this the only option was to expand up through the roof. The new extension houses kitchen, dining and living areas. A large window facing south...
Low Energy House MZ by Calderon Folch Sarsanedas
Spanish architectural practice Calderon-Folch-Sarsanedas Arquitectes have refurbished an old house built in 1918 in Sarrià, Barcelona. The main object of the project was to improve the thermal and acoustic comforts while maintaining the original volume and facade of the house. Here is a description from the architects, “The challenge was to refurbish a house built...
Tree House Porch by John Grable Architects
American practice John Grable Architects have renovated a modest 50′s era home in Terrell Hills, Texas. The plan was to renovate the entry facade and add a screened porch to the backyard. But due to budget constraints, the role of the porch was doubled to serve both as a dynamic facade for the front elevation...
