Next-Level Additions to the Modern Home
Renovation projects don't just restructure the home—they can overhaul a lifestyle. From offices to guest rooms, additions speak to our modern propensity to adapt to changing needs. These examples inspire us to roll up our sleeves and renovate.
The third-story addition to Lisa Koshkarian and Tom DiFrancesco’s San Francisco home blends seamlessly in both height and scale, giving the couple 500 square feet of extra space without disturbing the surrounding context.
On the outside this residence reflects the classic architecture of Riga; the inside tells a different story. Recently remodeled, the interior of this sophisticated two-level apartment has been invigorated with striking and bright modern design elements while repurposing original cast iron balustrade and handrails. Learn more about this property at Baltic Sotheby's International Realty: bit.ly/2dd...
In 2011, award-winning architect Mark McInturff innovatively renovated the residence and enlarged it with a three-story modern addition. He took care to maintain the home's original character with high ceilings, inlaid floors, and elegant molding. Built circa 1912, this Spanish Revival home features a stucco façade, terra cotta tile roof, and an elegant limestone staircase from its initial build, while incorporating a four-level elevator, widened skylight and top-of-the-line appliances throughout. Learn more about this property at TTR Sotheby's International Realty: bit.ly/2cJ...
Designed by Marcel Breuer and Walter Gropius in 1940, the Chamberlain Cottage is an iconic example of the Bauhaus movement. Located at the edge of the Sudbury River on nearly eight-acres, this home was lovingly restored and, at the same time, extensively renovated. Some of the distinctive and rare features include copper wall coverings, stone and wood building materials, cork ad cement flooring and an indoor Koi pond. Learn more about this property at Gibson Sotheby's International Realty: bit.ly/2dq...
Tom Givone’s clients, Rose and Steve Smith, teach overseas and have owned their house for 26 years. They intended to fix it up slowly and retire there. As one problem led to another, they reached a point when they felt their only option, as Rose put it, was to “burn it down.”
Milman Road Renovation The Syte Architecture team referenced the past while assembling the two-story addition, cladding the exterior in zinc and reused brick from the original wall so it blended with the express chimneys and surrounding structures. Photos by Syte Achitecture
Nestled in Canmore’s Silvertip Resort community, this living masterpiece embodies the grandeur of the Rockies by blending elements from the natural landscape into its design. A modern take on the traditional mountain retreat, this home features the panoramic vistas one would expect while also showcasing a layout that fuses indoor and outdoor spaces highlighting the use of reclaimed airport hangar beams and unprecedented craftsmanship. Learn more about this property at Sotheby's International Realty Canada: bit.ly/2dp...