This project entails the historic preservation of a Mission Revival home by Harrison Design in collaboration with Griffin & Crane, located in downtown Santa Barbara, California. The backstory of this home dates back to 1895, part of the Crocker Row Houses, which is a series of five homes on Garden Street. It was one of […]
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Quaint New England saltbox house with coastal charm on Nantucket Island
This saltbox house was completely renovated by Peninsula Architects in collaboration with Donna Elle Design, nestled in the heart of historic downtown Nantucket, Massachusetts. Constructed in 1840, this classic saltbox was purchased by the owner who desired a renovation to make it more suitable to host large family gatherings and to accomodate overnight guests. As the design […]
Historical home gets a gorgeous modern update in Saint Paul, Minnesota
An historical home built in the 1890’s has undergone a beautiful main floor renovation by Bria Hammel Interiors along with builder Hyyge Hus, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The owners purchased their historic home in 2013 and, as their family grew over the years, they realized it was time for a remodel. Previously, the spaces on the main floor […]
Converted commercial building into exceptional industrial loft in Portland
Emerick Architects renovated this exceptional industrial loft that combines three structures from varying periods over the past century, located in Portland, Oregon. The building had once been a corner grocery store, a printing press, and a mechanic’s shop. The design was inspired by the homeowner’s prior New York apartment. This 8,000 square foot building had […]
Converted farmhouse in The Netherlands beautifully decorated for Christmas
Located in Aalten, a village in the eastern Netherlands is this beautifully converted farmhouse, built around 1900 and lovingly restored to its original glory. A couple came upon this home, uninhabited for a long time and with almost nothing done to it in the last forty years. Renovating was not an option for this couple, […]
Stunning renovation of an American Foursquare house in New York
NewYork-based architecture firm Robert A.M. Stern Architects renovated this American Foursquare house built in 1906. The property is set in Park Hill, a neighborhood in southwestern Yonkers, New York. The residence was most likely built from plans in a house pattern book of the period. Set high above the street, this home features stone retaining walls […]
An historic caretaker’s cottage in Georgia rescued from demolition
Historical Concepts was responsible for the restoration of this primitive caretaker’s cottage located on the Ford Plantation in Richmond Hill, Georgia. Built in the 1930s this was the winter retreat of the auto pioneer and magnate, Henry Ford. Nestled just outside of Savannah, this was the former caretaker’s cottage, which had been abandoned for decades! […]
Gorgeous 1920s English Cotswold home gets exquisite update in Chicago
This classic 1927 English Cotswold home was completely redesigned by Michael Abraham Architecture, located in Hinsdale, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois. Ideally sited on a corner lot, this gorgeous home was originally built by famed architect R. Harold Zook. The entire residence was taken down to the studs and updated to today’s modern standards. The property […]
Historic oceanfront home in New England gets a fresh look: Sea Glass
This historic oceanfront home was renovated by architectural studio Siemasko + Verbridge, located in Boston, Massachusetts. The project known as “Sea Glass” began with the homeowners desire to create a more contemporary and zen-like ambiance to this turn-of-the-century stone and stucco home. A full-scale interior renovation was the driving force behind this sophisticated design, presenting the interiors […]
Renovation of an old stone refuge overlooking the Ocejón Peak, Spain
Overlooking the western slope of the Ocejón Peak, in the Sierra de Guadalajara, Spain is this stone refuge designed by architecture studio Ciria Alvarez. In this region we find towns known for their Black Architecture. This name refers to the color of the small farmhouse construction, with irregular black slate flakes and very few technical means. One […]