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- Architects transform 150-year-old Slovenian hay barn into a stunning contemporary home Wed, 21 Jun 17, 9:44pmSlovenian firm Styria Arhitektura worked pure architectural magic by transforming a 150-year-old hay barn into a gorgeous contemporary home. After carefully gutting the old barn, the architects salvaged as many materials...
- Architects transform an old hay barn into a stunning minimalist home Wed, 1 Mar 17, 4:33amOFIS Architects have converted an old hay barn in Slovenia into a gorgeous living space. The barn was originally used to house cattle on the first floor and store hay on the upper level, but had been left empty for years....
- Romanian architects turn a dirty, dingy garage into their dream office Mon, 25 Jul 16, 10:44pmThe 1960's garage was on the ground floor of a Bucharest apartment building, and satisfied the goals the architectural firm had in mind as they sought a new space...
- MVRDV transforms a Hong Kong factory into a glass office with ultimate transparency Mon, 6 Jun 16, 11:00pmCommissioned by project developer GAW Capital, the office transformation also includes retail and restaurants on the lower levels. The original factory was enclosed in concrete and comprised dark and labyrinth-like passageways....
- Renovated Ibiza farmhouse boasts ultra thick walls for passive cooling Thu, 31 Mar 16, 1:00amWHY THIS STORY IS INTERESTING: Dear Inhabitat team, I think this story is interesting for you, because of the balanced combination of traditional and contemporary architecture this home represents...
- MdAA turned an old stable into an amazing apartment with an elevated “treehouse” bedroom Thu, 28 Jan 16, 5:00pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ9dHsPSdCE Located in the northern area of the capital, the apartment was converted from what remained of an old stable. The large patio sheds plenty of natural light into the interiors...
- MdAA turned an old stable into amazing apartment with an elevated “treehouse” bedroom Thu, 28 Jan 16, 5:00pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQ9dHsPSdCE Located in the northern area of the capital, the apartment was converted from what remained of an old stable. The large patio sheds plenty of natural light into the interiors...
- Small town restauranteurs transform former church into a stunning cafe Thu, 21 Jan 16, 6:30amA church may be the last place you'd expect to find a locally-sourced organic lunch, but in the charming village of Tivoli, New York you'll have one of the best.
- Ramshackle alpine shed transformed into a rustic mansion in France Wed, 13 May 15, 3:00pm+ Chevalier Architectes Photos by Alexandre Mermillod courtesy of v2com
- Telesis v2.0 is an open and airy renovated post-war home Thu, 9 Apr 15, 8:00pmMetropolitan Architectural Practice (MAP) revamped an incomplete property that was started in the 1950s to create an open, modernist residence that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living called Telesis v2.0. The architects...
- Classic Eichler renovated into a naturally-cooled home that blends indoors and out Sat, 28 Mar 15, 2:00amKlopf Architecture recently remodeled a classic Eichler mid-century home, honoring the iconic home’s style while expanding it to suit the needs of the new homeowners...
- This classic Eichler was renovated to become a naturally-cooled home that blends indoors and out Fri, 27 Mar 15, 9:00pmKlopf Architecture recently remodeled a classic Eichler mid-century home, honoring the iconic home’s style while expanding it to suit the needs of the new homeowners...
- Make Architecture’s bright and airy M House soaks up natural light Fri, 20 Mar 15, 1:47amM House by Make Architects is a small home that explores how modern renovations can improve the way we live in our homes. A window-filled addition to the home allows light to fill the space while the new M-shaped roof, from...
- M House uses an M-shaped addition to bring light into a small home Fri, 20 Mar 15, 1:47amM House by Make Architects is a small home that explores how modern renovations can improve the way we live in our homes. A window-filled addition to the home allows light to fill the space while the new M-shaped roof, from...
- Richard Guibault created an airy Parisian apartment in just 300 square feet Tue, 17 Mar 15, 11:53pmWhen two apartments were joined to create one space, Richard Guibault was tasked with creating a bright, open space out of a teeny, tiny footprint for the couple who lives there...