Architect Deborah Berke transformed her two-bedroom apartment into a two-story house in the middle of New York.
An aged storefront, an abandoned factory, a historic firehouse—three case studies show how old buildings can be inventively transformed into great places to live.
An apartment conversion in Australia breathes new life into a former theater and roller rink.
An architect couple transforms an old stable into a home for themselves.
Regenerative design is applied to a community scale at Manheim Park in Kansas City, serving as a model for next-generation urban neighborhood renewal and revitalization.
-
Old slammers are being converted to luxury condos and art galleries.
After sitting vacant for 35 years, the old South Hills High School has been transformed into energy-efficient seniors housing.
An inventive rehabbing of a flatiron-shaped 1920s warehouse building included carving out courtyard and atrium spaces.
A Raleigh-area builder gives a 100-year-old farmhouse new life.
Houston
Economic development takes unusual turns across the country.
From summer resort to girls’ school to army hospital, this vintage property has been many things to many people. Now it’s got some of the coolest condos in the D.C. area.
Peter Zimmerman Architects transforms an old barn into a gracious winery and event space.
Durham, N.C.
-
Historic preservation training program teaches valuable skills in a bad economy.
I love abstracts.
The Red Barn Co. and the city of Hercules, Calif., installs “moveable” food, retail and entertainment area.
Builders and architects turn to reclaimed materials and historic elements to build tradition into high-performance new homes and remodels.
-
Vertical construction for the first phase should begin in the spring, and the builder has completed its environmental impact survey for phase two.
2009 Builder's Choice, Merit Award, Senior housing