Residential Reincarnation

These three disparate projects share one thing in common: a checkered past. Each had previous lives before becoming examples of modern makeovers. Check out the stories behind the transformations, and take some tips on how to make abandoned buildings and dilapidated relics into the successful renovations.
+ The Balto building, previously home to a Minnesota-based insurance company, becomes the home of Greg Martin.

+ An Early 17th Century warehouse becomes a stunning Amsterdam apartment.

+ A vintage Victorian becomes a modern marvel in San Francisco’s Mission district.
+ The Balto building, previously home to a Minnesota-based insurance company, becomes the home of Greg Martin.

+ An Early 17th Century warehouse becomes a stunning Amsterdam apartment.

+ A vintage Victorian becomes a modern marvel in San Francisco’s Mission district.
Posted by: Christopher Bright on Aug 17, 08 at 12:00 PM PDT
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