The current house has been renovated, from the current condition and now is being completed to 6 floors, with a conventional old design and not yet optimized for the functionality proposed by the homeowner. Hanoi is the city with a density of buildings, vehicles and people.
Architecture firm
007studio
Location
Hanoi city, Vietnam
Principal architect
Nguyen Dinh Thang
Design team
Le Quy Thien, Dinh Quoc Tam
Typology
Residential › House
If a home renovation project is on the horizon for you, read our blog to find out which essentials we recommend to ensure that you succeed.
Written by
Marcelo Brahimllari
Eddie is a terrace renovation, built on a small 140sqm site in Melbourne’s Fitzroy North. Our brief asked for an improved three-bedroom, one bathroom home. As is common with old terraces, they sought more natural light, better airflow, and privacy. They also wished for a garden; a green oasis that would provide peace.
Project name
Eddie Garden House
Architecture firm
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location
Fitzroy North, Victoria, Australia
Photography
Cieran Murphy
Principal architect
Shane Willmett
Design team
Fabio Agostini
Interior design
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Civil engineer
R. I. Brown Engineers
Structural engineer
R. I. Brown Engineers
Environmental & MEP
Certified Energy
Landscape
Green Spaces Landscape Design & Construction
Lighting
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Visualization
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Tools used
Revit, Enscape
Construction
Crafted Construction
Material
Rendered FC on timber framing
Typology
Residential › House, Renovation and Extension
Located in the inner north-east of Brisbane, Ascot is a diverse neighbourhood with a strong tradition of Queenslander architecture. The unique brief for this project called for the relocation of the original 1912 Ascotian Queenslander to allow for a tennis court to be tucked into the rear. Later, less considerate additions have been removed.
Project name
Ascot Club House
Architecture firm
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location
Ascot, Brisbane, Australia
Principal architect
Jacob Jooste
Collaborators
Muller Constructions
Interior design
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Visualization
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Construction
Muller Constructions
Material
Timber, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House, Renovation & Extension to an existing Queenslander
Located in São Paulo, Brazil, this 235 m² apartment, owned by a lawyer, underwent its second renovation, both carried out by architect Andrea Balastreire, with initial collaboration from Rodrigo Carbonieri in the execution of the project. Although the design underwent few changes, the main goal of the renovation was to make a stronger impact on mod...
Project name
Campo Belo Apartment
Architecture firm
Andrea Balastreire Arquitetura, Design de Interiores
Location
Sao Paulo, Brazil
Photography
Renato Navarro
Principal architect
Andrea Balastreire
Design team
Joao Aniso Andrade
Collaborators
Alexsandro J. Silva, Maya Lourenço
Completion year
October 2024
Interior design
Andrea Balastreire Arquitetura, Design de Interiores
Environmental & MEP engineering
Civil engineer
AG Constructions
Landscape
Patricia França Landscaping
Lighting
Puntoluce Store, Fas Store
Construction
AG Constructions
Supervision
Andrea Balastreire
Visualization
Initial project presented in 3D
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Lumion, Gimp
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Your bathroom transformation does not have to sacrifice style for functionality. You can go for strategic updates with bathroom tiles, most especially the hexagon floor tile, one of the hottest trends for achieving that fresh, modern look you always want.
Written by
Liliana Alvarez
The key to the design of this space is staying true to the soul of the home. The expansive mid-century modern style home was built in 1984 and features four bedrooms and four bathrooms. The home is an architectural gem, with contemporary glass walls, an indoor pool, and is situated on 18 acres overlooking a private scenic pond.
Project name
Morehouse, Connecticut
Location
Easton, Connecticut, USA
Design team
Stewart - Schafer
Interior design
Stewart - Schafer
Typology
Residential › House
Located in the vibrant suburb of Richmond, Victoria, this family home embodies the spirit of one of Melbourne’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. Known for its blend of historical charm and modern flair, Richmond offers a unique fusion of heritage and contemporary architecture.
Project name
Bluestone Sanctuary
Architecture firm
Content Studio
Location
Richmond, Melbourne, Australia
Photography
Nicole England
Principal architect
Content Studio
Design team
The Stylesmiths - Patrica Davila & Nicole England
Interior design
The Stylesmiths
Typology
Residential › House
