Entries in renovation (131)
Mon, 21 Dec 2015
Up and over
Open plan living united by a line of timber highlighting the fireplace and rising up and over the dining room and kitchen. Warming a white, open space, adding texture, defining spaces, grounding and balancing. Renovations by Sydney-based Quattro Interiors.
Boston Common Town House
A six-storey 19th century Beacon Hill townhouse has been extensively renovated to provide a modern layout with contemporary materials while retaining historical features such as fireplaces, windows and oval staircase. The contrast of "modern and historic elements is played out with the juxtaposition of materials, patterns, and forms." An understanding of contemporary family life and a respect for an historic past meet perfectly in this project by Boston-based Hacin + Associates.
Barn conversion
Another historic building renovation from the portfolio of Chelsea-based architectural firm McLaren.Excell. Pocket Corner Barn celebrates the original materials and soaring spaces of this 18th century brick and flint cattle barn. There's an almost Scandinavian feel. Check out the moveable steel staircase.
Georgian minimalism
An almost derelict Grade II listed Georgian town house in Marylebone, London has been brought back to life by McLaren.Excell. With many originally features concealed or ripped out, the architects revealed, restored or replaced like for like. Where they could, contemporary inserts were placed within the fabric of the building clearly contrasting with the old but using materials sensitive to the existing house.
