Leijh, Kappelhof, Seckel, van den Dobbelsteen Architects transformed a historical Dutch church into a unique loft living space in Haarlo, The Netherlands. Project description: “The former Dutch Reformed Evangelism Building in Haarlo has been transformed into a unique loft. The starting point for the design were the retained (mostly with a need for restoration) qualities [...]
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Is Reclaimed Lumber the Answer?
Posted on March 22, 2012
Reclaimed lumber is wood taken for re-use. Most reclaimed lumber originates from timbers and decking rescued from old barns, factories and warehouses even though some companies use wood from non conventional structures for example boxcars, coal mines and wine barrels. Reclaimed or antique lumber can be used primarily for decoration and home building and it [...]
‘Arthouse Cafe’ by Joey Ho
Posted on January 19, 2012
Serving coffee in the daytime and alcohol at night, ‘Arthouse Café’ provides visitors with a new dynamic ambience within the exhibition building. Triangular windows pierce the faceted walls that fold around a cafe in Hangzhou, China. Hong Kong designer Joey Ho designed the ‘Arthouse Café’ on the top floor of a three-storey building that also houses a gallery. [...]
‘Black Pearl’ by Studio Rolf.fr with Zecc Architecten
Posted on January 18, 2012
Newly positioned windows reveal the overhauled interior of a Rotterdam townhouse that was formerly an abandoned apartment block. Designed by Studio Rolf.fr in partnership with Zecc Architecten, ‘Black Pearl’ now houses a workshop on its ground floor, a hot tub in its rooftop greenhouse and living quarters in the two floors between. These living areas [...]