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Renovation in Architecture refers to the process of restoring, repairing, or improving an existing building or structure while preserving its historical, cultural, or architectural significance. Renovation may involve upgrading the building’s systems, such as plumbing and electrical, or updating its interior and exterior design. The renovation aims to enhance the building’s functionality, comfort, and aesthetic appeal while maintaining its original character and integrity.
In 2015 Atelier 38 was commissioned to restore the main building of the castle of Hradec nad Moravicí after different stages and fires. Previously, in 2001, the castle complex had…
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Completed in 2014 by Portuguese Architect firm Menos e Mais, The Arquipélago —Contemporary Arts Centre maintains its industrial character and highlights the dialogue between the existing building and the new constructions.
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The Center for Architecture and Metropolitan Planning is an urban planning hotspot in Prague’s heart, aiming to improve public discussion about the development of the Czech’s capital city. Striving to…
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Frank Gehry, the renowned architect, built his first Santa Monica House in 1978 after thoroughly evaluating a gambrel-roofed Dutch Colonial bungalow. Prior to acquiring the property, Gehry made a comprehensive…
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The Royal Collections Museum in Madrid by Mansilla & Tuñón was built taking into account the classic structure of the Royal Palace and the modern concept of a descending museum….
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In 2016, Bernardo Bader Architects undertook the ambitious task of transforming the 200-year-old Salgenreute Chapel in Krumbach, Austria, into a stunning minimalist sanctuary. Despite the need for renovation work, the…
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Designed by ZAO/standardarchitecture in 2014, this small-scale Beijing project enriches bonds amongst communities and revives Hutong life.
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The Kamoi Museum, designed by Japanese Architects TNA and completed in 2012, is an old factory renovation for the KAMOI-KAKOSHI paper company in Japan. With a history of nearly 100…
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The Oficina Teatro, designed by Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi in São Paulo in 1984, represents a bold and unconventional architectural statement. Transformed from a historic office building that had…
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Constructed in 1962 and later deconsecrated in 2008, the St. Sebastian church underwent an innovative transformation at the hands of the renowned architectural duo Bolles + Wilson. This historic structure,…
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The Joanneumsviertel Center, located in Graz, Austria, was designed by the prestigious Spanish architecture firm Nieto Sobejano Architects. The building, completed in 2011, was built on the site of the…
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The “Torre del Homenaje” or “Tribute Tower” is an enigmatic architectural piece by Antonio Jiménez Torrecillas that has historically been used as a defensive tower. In 2000, the Government of…
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The Peratallada Castle Garden renovation by Spanish Architecture firm MESURA preserves the relics of its medieval times and adds a more significant atmosphere to the fabulous and unique Garden of a heritage…
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Tokyo-based architects Satoru Hirota have given a new life to the beloved landmark in north-eastern Tokyo, the Tsunyuji Temple. They have both refurbished and complemented it with modern facilities.
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