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- 19th-century church converted into gorgeous modern lofts in Brooklyn Fri, 1 Dec 17, 12:33amThis 19th-century church in Brooklyn was converted into a modern residential building that lets the original details of the historic structure shine through...
- Rusting 1950s cargo ship transformed into a stunning modern floating home Fri, 27 Oct 17, 4:49amYacht construction and house building fabulously come together in this conversion project that turned a 1957 cargo ship into a modern floating home in Amsterdam...
- Sleep like an angel in this renovated 18th-century church in Tuscany Fri, 13 Oct 17, 10:11pmTraveling through Tuscany can be a spiritual experience - especially if you spend the night sleeping beneath the altar of this gorgeous 18th century church-turned-hotel...
- Beech Architects convert 125-year-old windmill into a modern guesthouse Wed, 27 Sep 17, 2:23amBeech Architects converted a 125-year-old windmill in Suffolk, England, into a modern guest house for rent. Complete with a metal-clad observation pod on top, the new guesthouse is well insulated and features custom-made...
- Solar-powered home on wheels frees US couple from the 9-5 grind Fri, 17 Mar 17, 1:22amModern technology is allowing an increasing number of people to travel without taking time off work. Internet, smart phones and laptops allow us to work remotely instead of wasting away in an office. Arkansas natives Zack...
- Branching addition cuts through existing Swiss farmhouse to increase structural integrity Fri, 29 Jul 16, 1:14amThe concrete structure branches inside the old barn, allowing it to be easily converted into two residential units. Made up from board-marked concrete and extending across all three floors of the building, the addition forms...
- Recently converted Austrian tavern features terraced rooftop seating Tue, 5 Apr 16, 3:00amThe architects introduced terraced seating made from white-painted steel to the side of the roof that overlooks the vineyard. The steps, as a leitmotif of the conversion, continue inside the building via a black metal staircase...
- Studio Vara converts a boring old box building into a refreshing green office space in San Francisco Thu, 30 Jul 15, 4:00amWith a smart design strategy, even the most boring buildings can be transformed into interesting spaces. Architecture firm Studio Vara redesigned a plain commercial box building in San Francisco and converted it into a daylit...
- Historic Horse Stables Converted into a Contemporary Home in the UK Wed, 1 May 13, 1:00amAfter winning the 1946 Grand National, Lovely Cottage came home to enjoy a well-deserved rest in his stables on the outskirts of Winchester. Despite the dilapidation, the long, one-story block building was listed as a Grade...
- Hecker Guthrie Transforms a Former Church into the Old Library Restaurant in Australia Sat, 19 Jan 13, 6:30amRead the rest of Hecker Guthrie Transforms a Former Church into the Old Library Restaurant in Australia Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: "sustainable architecture", converted building, Eco Architecture,...