Renovating your condo investment property delivers excellent rental returns when done strategically. Comply with your condo association regulations throughout renovations.
Written by
Alwin A. Torres
Located on remote Galiano Island off the coast of Vancouver, BC, the historic cottage that once served as the renowned Pink Geranium restaurant has been reimagined by Twobytwo Architecture Studio and Jesse Keefer, owner of the Pink Geranium and Bodega Ridge Resort.
Project name
Pink Geranium
Architecture firm
Twobytwo Architecture Studio
Location
Galiano Island, British Columbia, Canada
Photography
Jarusha Brown
Principal architect
David Tyl
Design team
Jenny Bassett (Lead Designer)
Collaborators
Jesse Keefer, Bodega Ridge
Interior design
Jenny Bassett
Structural engineer
KSM Associates
Landscape
Laura Macdonald
Construction
Jesse Keefer, Dan Danku, Pattern Builders
Material
Wood frame, Douglas Fir veneer, tile, cedar shingles
Typology
Hospitality › Commercial, Store
This is not the first time owner Lisa has worked with the interior designer Fu Xia. When it came to renovating this 250m² luxury apartment. Compared to the formal French style of Lisa’s previous home, designer Fu Xia hoped to infuse more relaxation into the space this time, creating a sense of effortless elegance within the refined urban lifestyle.
Location
Chaoyang District, Beijing, China
Principal architect
Fu Xia Chief Designer at Shangceng Design Institute
Design team
Dou Qiannan, Zhang Wenling
Collaborators
Furniture: Roche Bobois, BD Barcelona, Qeeboo
Interior design
Fu Xia, Fu Xia Design Studio
Environmental & MEP engineering
Kang Zheng
Typology
Residential › Apartment
Dissonant House is a composition of many parts built around the central core, a 1,400 square foot masonry-clad farmhouse built in 1939. Two previous additions to the structure from the 1960s and 1980s were peeled away from the original house during the revisioning and restoration project.
Project name
Dissonant House
Architecture firm
M Gooden Design
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Photography
Parrish Ruiz de Velasco
Principal architect
Kevan Russell
Design team
Lead Designer - Michael Gooden
Interior design
M Gooden Design
Built area
(Renovated Area = 2,017 ft² = 187.4 m²) (Addition Area = 3,667 ft² = 340.7 m²)
Site area
9522 acres = 3,853.4 m²
Structural engineer
Jensen Engineers, Inc.
Supervision
M Gooden Design
Visualization
M Gooden Design
Tools used
SketchUp, Enscape, ACAD
Material
Wood & Steel Frame Construction
Typology
Residential › House, Renovation + Addition
A society’s engagement with its history is ever-changing, its expression manifesting through diverse mediums such as art and architecture. This evolution, ranging from aggressive replacement to raw preservation, eventually leans towards a refined and cultured treatment of heritage.
Architecture firm
So Song Studio
Location
Wuhan University, Hubei Province, China
Principal architect
Osbert So
Design team
Osbert So, Song Jiawei
Collaborators
Construction Drawing Team: Wang Hongxing,Cong Hui,Wu Ting,Wang Li Soft furnishing: DLD Space
Interior design
So Song Studio
Environmental & MEP
Yao Jiajia, Cheng Yuexiang, Kang Hongyang
Material
Patinated Copper, Mosaic, Portuguese tile, Stainless Steel, Bamboo, glass and African Wood
Typology
Commercial › Historical Building Renovation
The assignment (or our wish) was to find and renovate one of the Lanzarote houses while respecting the "national" colors of Lanzarote - i.e. white and green. On this Canary Island, there are very strict regulations regarding building height, building density and, above all, its color.
Project name
Villa Amonita Lanzarote
Location
Calle Tara 3, Tiagua, Lanzarote, Las Palmas, Spain
Photography
Romana Ella Plaček
Principal architect
Radka Valová
Material
Concrete blocks - bed bases, partitions, screens against the wind. Cast concrete - counters under the sinks in the bathrooms, terrace dining table, barbecue kitchen. Natural lava stone - patio wall cladding, the largest piece used as a support for the bathroom sink counter. Plasterboard - shelves in the living room, false ceiling in the shower. Aluminum - stair railing. Solid wood - entrance and interior doors, dining table, chairs. Lacquered mdf - visible surfaces of the kitchen. Artificial stone - kitchen worktop. Ceramic tiles - bathrooms. Special waterproof paint - floors, showers, pool. Fabric - shading, upholstered headboards, furniture
Client
Radka Valova, Jakub Vala
Typology
Residential › Villa
A successful kitchen renovation hinges on careful planning and budgeting. By defining your goals, setting a realistic budget, researching costs, prioritizing upgrades, hiring professionals wisely, and planning for disruption, you can navigate the complexities of the project with confidence.
The renovation project was initiated when newlyweds Khun Wee and Khun Prae were bestowed with a remarkable wedding gift from their families: a 350-square-meter penthouse occupying the top floor of Sirivit Residence in the vibrant district of Asoke
Project name
Sirivit Residence
Architecture firm
mArchten Co., Ltd
Location
9 Sukhumvit Soi 27, Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok 101100, Thailand
Photography
Thitiphon Wichayanothai
Principal architect
Akapatr Chiraarreebutr
Interior design
Akapatr Chiraarreebutr, Nathamon Kamdam
Environmental & MEP engineering
mArchten Co., Ltd.
Civil engineer
mArchten Co., Ltd.
Construction
mArchten Co., Ltd.; Contractor: Classic House Furniture Co., Ltd
Typology
Residential › Apartment
