Rather than adding layers of finish materials, the basic core ma…
Rather than adding layers of finish materials, the basic core materials of the house’s construction define its character.
The third floor was pulled back from the building’s edge to cr…
The third floor was pulled back from the building’s edge to create a large deck with sweeping downtown views.
Joe Fletcher
Telegraph Hill, Feldman Architecture, San Francisco
Michael J Lee
A narrow wall of stone masonry rises the full height of the atri…
A narrow wall of stone masonry rises the full height of the atrium, forming a backdrop for the dining area and lending a textured surface for light to play across.
Michael J Lee
A recess that combines two double-hung windows into one visual e…
A recess that combines two double-hung windows into one visual element and an asymmetrical fireplace mantel modernize the living room.
Michael J Lee
The third-floor office opens onto a new balcony. The floating st…
The third-floor office opens onto a new balcony. The floating stair visible at right leads to a roof deck.
Structure Lofts began as a classic 1960s office building.
Brent Haywood
The apartments' open floor plans offer residents maximum flexibi…
The apartments' open floor plans offer residents maximum flexibility in defining interior spaces.
Brent Haywood
The building's height and its broad expanses of glass yield impr…
The building's height and its broad expanses of glass yield impressive city views.
Nathan WebbAIALEED AP
Different colors for each individual façade—red for the origi…
Different colors for each individual façade—red for the original house and blue for the addition in the read—help distinguish the separate residences and highlight the historic structure.
Nathan WebbAIALEED AP
Ample built-ins provide storage and leave the floor space open s…
Ample built-ins provide storage and leave the floor space open so rooms seem bigger. The built-ins also minimize the need for furniture so stone and brick walls can be left exposed.
Tim Street-Porter
This remodel organizes the house around a pathway that angles th…
This remodel organizes the house around a pathway that angles through the 50-foot-wide lot
Tim Street-Porter
As it passes through the house, the pathway is defined by a line…
As it passes through the house, the pathway is defined by a linear skylight punctuated by aluminum-clad beams.
Roger Wade
This smart, economical renovation transformed the character of a…
This smart, economical renovation transformed the character of a quirky, builder-grade Tudor while leaving the building’s bones essentially intact.
Roger Wade
Interior, horizontal, kitchen, Villa di Famiglia Vita, Alta, Wyo…
Interior, horizontal, kitchen, Villa di Famiglia Vita, Alta, Wyoming; Ward + Blake Architects
Roger Wade
The remodeled kitchen and dining room.
Ken West
Memphis Slim drew attention for his punishing performing schedul…
Memphis Slim drew attention for his punishing performing schedule and unorthodox lifestyle. Extreme poverty characterized much of his life, but also created a personality that was uncommonly resourceful. The two-story volume is rebuilt on the footprint of his boyhood home.
Ken West
The house’s framing reappears as interior wall framing, finish…
The house’s framing reappears as interior wall framing, finishes, and furniture. A new ceremonial fireplace is made of brick salvaged from the original fireplace and chimney.
When building the perfect home, sometimes the
greatest challenge can come from turning something old into something new. Whether
it’s optimizing a less-than-ideal site, working to salvage materials, or remedying improper construction efforts, renovations are often full of
jobsite surprises.
But while renovations can all pose additional hurdles not
found in new construction, they can also present some of the greatest
opportunities.
These 10 past Builder’s Choice and Custom Home Design Award
winners prove that breathing new life into an existing space can create truly
inspiring spaces that combine the best of the present and the past. From stylish urban interiors to airy outdoor oases, these
projects provide remarkable before and after transformations. Check out the award-winning highlights here in our slideshow gallery, or use the links below to get an in-depth
look at what makes each project shine.
Have you recently finished a stunning remodel or adaptive reuse
project? Submit it for our 2015 Design Awards, honoring excellence and
innovative in residential design and construction across 13 categories. With
the newly extended deadlines, entries can be submitted until July 1 with no
late fees.
Laura McNulty is senior managing editor for Remodeling and ProSales magazines. She formerly served as an associate editor for Hanley Wood's residential construction group. Contact her at lmcnulty@hanleywood.com.
