Renovation

Renovation

Built on an existing foundation this house bridges two site conditions. The center of town is a five-minute walk from the front door; stroll out the back door, however, and one is in the Maine woods.

Wood has always been the soul of Japanese architecture. In many recent residential projects, this material transcends its structural role to become the primary finish for various surfaces - ranging from floors and ceilings to furniture and architectural elements. These environments strike a delicate balance between elegance and coziness.

We realized the importance of having a space outside of the house, even if it is only a few feet away. Over the five years that we've lived in this home, we've had a multitude of ideas regarding the large open space that was our backyard, but they never followed through. For the most part, it was mainly used as a large potty for my Pekingese, Bentley.

The project focuses on revealing and extending the atelier's Art Deco characteristics while preserving existing architectural elements. Floral Art Nouveau detailing, exposed elements, metal framing, flooring, and beams are retained and integrated into the new spatial configuration. Additional materials, including oak, lime bricks, and translucent glass pavers, are introduced to complement the existing palette.

GreenRow is on a mission to offer sustainably made goods: the collection covers the whole house-make that cottage-all of it produced from responsibly sourced natural materials.

Personally I hate any lighting over a mirror; it's just not flattering! So I usually opt for sconces at face height instead in our designs. The wood has often warped from water damage, the caulking has gaps, and the polished brass hardware is chipped.

The Eco-Aquaponic House functions more like a machine than a greenhouse, engineered to grow fish and plants together in an energy-efficient and largely self-sustaining way.

The right solution depends on both budget and how the space is used. A common mistake is selecting a structure that does not match the home's style, stressing that size, color, and material should always complement the backyard and home.

"There was one Free French soldier still alive when I bought the building. He flew down to Mayfair and took me out for dinner. Just to say thank you for buying it and for restoring it."

Sam Kelly admitted there had been some nights of broken sleep as he led a two-year project to restore one of Salisbury Cathedral's treasures, a stained-glass window by Edward Burne-Jones and William Morris.

"We've considered accessibility in a broad sense. How do we create a welcoming space for visitors and locals alike? The result is reflected in the design and the ethos of the project."

The Gowanus as an ecosystem and as a neighborhood is so interesting because it is being remade at a systemic level in so many different ways over a relatively short period of time for an urban area.

The project revitalizes an abandoned water intake facility, transforming it into a vibrant cultural hub that includes a bookstore, cafe, and exhibition space, enhancing local tourism.

The centre is well-known in Ireland's creative community, and is designed for people to take time out of their daily routines and have enough space - both physical and psychological - to work on new projects.

The new Artisan Plus tilt-head stand mixer model introduces a bowl light that helps achieve the perfect mixing consistency, along with half-speed options for precise mixing.

Until the last decade, it has had sunshine on it, which is part of the beauty of the building and why it's architecturally important. An atheist would agree with that.

The publication of the 1926 census last month showed just how common it was to rent out a spare room to a stranger, from Dublin households taking in culchies moving up to the Big Smoke to seek work to rural homes accepting 'paying guests' such as farm labourers or travelling salesmen.

"I thought it would be a relief to know that someone else was taking care of me and would fix anything that went wrong with the property. But I got almost physically sick when I visited the facilities. I knew the lifestyle wasn't right for me, and I wouldn't feel independent or stimulated."