Collection by Heather Corcoran
These Old Houses: 5 Renovations That Blend Old and New
Whether midcentury modern, Victorian, or something even older, these clever renovations hold on to their historic bones.
Oakland, California, doesn’t want for stately old Victorian houses, but heritage and zoning regulations often make them tough to renovate, particularly if you have an aesthetic depar-ture in mind. By raising the house, Mike McDonald was able to preserve the façade and create a modern new office space below.