Living Room, Chair, Sofa, and Rug Floor A Universal Base Table and a pair of upholstered Molded Plywood Dining Chairs, all by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, are positioned by the window.  Photo 2 of 5 in These 5 Transformations Show Why Challenging Renovations Are Worth It

These 5 Transformations Show Why Challenging Renovations Are Worth It

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In 2009 Alan Orenbuch and Bryan O’Rourke purchased a property with two existing structures by Harvard Five architect John M. Johansen, and they turned one, a dilapidated and cluttered shed, into a light-filled retreat for guests.