Although upgrading a house can be fun and exciting, tackling the post-renovation mess can be hectic. No matter how organized the renovation process is, dirt, dust, and debris are bound to be left over. That said, if handled properly, post-reno cleanup can be a breezy exercise.
Written by
Demitri Senter
Photography
Liliana Alvarez
MXMA Architecture & Design completed a renovation of the Prince Philip house, a typical 1960s house that had already been enhanced by a contemporary addition. The main challenge of this project was to blend the architectural languages of two different eras in order to create a coherent, elegant, and well-integrated ensemble in its environment.
Project name
Prince-Phillip House
Architecture firm
MXMA Architecture & Design
Location
Outremont, Quebec, Canada
Photography
Doublespace Photography
Design year
1960 (Original building)
Material
Brick, Wood, Steel, Glass
Typology
Residential › House
Charmed by the ever-so-popular typology of the A-frame cottage, the new owners of this 1950’s property aspired to renovate and revitalize the cottage into a 21st century home. Located in the Eastern Townships, near Montréal, this unique structure sits on an evergreen forest, nearly touching the water on its breathtaking waterplane.
Architecture firm
Matière Première Architecture
Material
White pine flooring, exposed timber framing, and painted spruce boards
Typology
Residential › Cabin
Renovating a family house can be an exciting but also expensive endeavor. Knowing the various costs involved in renovating your home is key to making informed decisions on where to spend your money and staying within your budget.
Photography
Way Home Studio
Our clients approached us to help turn their 1980’s two-story contemporary into a home that reflects their vision by reimagining the kitchen, primary bathroom and front entry. As empty nesters, it was important to create an environment for aging in place and entertaining large family gatherings.
Architecture firm
Place Architecture:Design
Location
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Photography
Tom Holdsworth Photography
Principal architect
Laurie J Stubb, AIA
Collaborators
CustomFit Cabinetry
Interior design
Place Architecture:Design
Built area
Kitchen-300 ft²
Lighting
Place Architecture:Design
Supervision
Place Architecture:Design
Construction
Owings Brothers Contracting
Material
Kitchen-white oak cabinets, quartz countertops. Herringbone oak hardwood floors. Bathroom-porcelain tile, walls + floors
Typology
Residential › House, Interior Renovation
It is not unusual for adjoining buildings to become architecturally connected. But this project’s story is one of a kind: in the former imperial city of Dinkelsbühl, noa* has succeeded in giving different architectural identities, each with its own history and peculiarities, a common face.
Project name
Goldene Rose Hotel
Architecture firm
noa* network of architecture
Location
Dinkelsbühl, Middle Franconia, Germany
Completion year
December 2022
Collaborators
Barbara Jahn (Original text), Amy Kadison (Translation EN)
Interior design
noa* network of architecture
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Renovation
Making improvements to your home can be a great way to add value and increase the utilization of the property. But it’s important to remember that any changes you make can affect your insurance policy and premiums.
Written by
Scarlett Wells
Photography
immo RENOVATION
Making changes to your home can be an exciting process, but ensuring you have enough space to accommodate those changes is vital. Whether adding a new room or simply expanding an existing one, having extra space will make the renovation process much smoother and less stressful.
