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A rendering shows the Museum of Modern Art's 53rd Street entrance as it would appear after an overhaul of the museum's midtown campus. Image courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
A rendering shows the Museum of Modern Art's 53rd Street entrance as it would appear after an overhaul of the museum's midtown campus. Image courtesy of Diller Scofidio + Renfro.
San Diego Convention Center Expansion by Fentress Civitas.
San Diego Convention Center Expansion by Fentress Civitas.
This rendering shows Gwathmey Seigel's plans for the expansion of the museum.
This rendering shows Gwathmey Seigel's plans for the expansion of the museum.
San Diego Convention Center Expansion by Fentress Civitas.
San Diego Convention Center Expansion by Fentress Civitas.
A shot of one of the new galleries in the Crocker Art Museum expansion. Photo by Brian Suhr.
A shot of one of the new galleries in the Crocker Art Museum expansion. Photo by Brian Suhr.
“Instead of confining the house’s different uses into separated rooms, they have been connected with each other, aiming at producing the general feeling of spatial expansion,” said the firm.
“Instead of confining the house’s different uses into separated rooms, they have been connected with each other, aiming at producing the general feeling of spatial expansion,” said the firm.
The architects designed the home’s expansion with the knowledge that the owners plan to continue the renovation when their budget allows it. "We wanted to put everything in the right place so it doesn’t have to be undone later," says Corti.
The architects designed the home’s expansion with the knowledge that the owners plan to continue the renovation when their budget allows it. "We wanted to put everything in the right place so it doesn’t have to be undone later," says Corti.
"The border between inside and outside fades because of the perpetuation of the washed concrete flooring, reminiscent of cannon bases. Just like the shutters of the old barn, the sliding facades of the expansion offer the opportunity to seal off the guest complex entirely," explains Vanhoutte.
"The border between inside and outside fades because of the perpetuation of the washed concrete flooring, reminiscent of cannon bases. Just like the shutters of the old barn, the sliding facades of the expansion offer the opportunity to seal off the guest complex entirely," explains Vanhoutte.
MDF panelling also allowed for contraction and expansion of the moving vessel.
MDF panelling also allowed for contraction and expansion of the moving vessel.
Sited on a flat lot, the property includes two generous, enclosed yards that can accommodate expansions or the addition of a pool.
Sited on a flat lot, the property includes two generous, enclosed yards that can accommodate expansions or the addition of a pool.
The expansion includes a larger kitchen, a new master bedroom and family room, and two new decks. The cedar shingles on the exterior nod to the original structure.
The expansion includes a larger kitchen, a new master bedroom and family room, and two new decks. The cedar shingles on the exterior nod to the original structure.
Melbourne firm Splinter Society’s main goal for the Bungalow 8 renovation and expansion was to create "a more modern, free-flowing series of connected living spaces,
Melbourne firm Splinter Society’s main goal for the Bungalow 8 renovation and expansion was to create "a more modern, free-flowing series of connected living spaces,
"The geometry creates varied spatial experiences—expansion and contraction horizontally and vertically—reinforcing the series of stepped courtyards," says architect Andrew Simpson.
"The geometry creates varied spatial experiences—expansion and contraction horizontally and vertically—reinforcing the series of stepped courtyards," says architect Andrew Simpson.
With 25% more working space than the previous kitchen, the expansion is meticulously organized and allows direct visual connections between all stations.
With 25% more working space than the previous kitchen, the expansion is meticulously organized and allows direct visual connections between all stations.
The Master Bath, a component of the expansion completed by Escher GuneWardena, includes a double vanity, black slate flooring, a walk-in shower, and expansive views of the pool and gardens beyond.
The Master Bath, a component of the expansion completed by Escher GuneWardena, includes a double vanity, black slate flooring, a walk-in shower, and expansive views of the pool and gardens beyond.
The home’s original facade was clad in plain-looking siding, which was common in the ’50s and ’60s. The renovation finished the facade with smooth stucco, expansion joints, Hardie siding, and redwood.
The home’s original facade was clad in plain-looking siding, which was common in the ’50s and ’60s. The renovation finished the facade with smooth stucco, expansion joints, Hardie siding, and redwood.
The Master Bedroom addition completed by Escher GuneWardena, matches Neutra's original vision for expansion as shown in the archival plans. A George Nelson influenced bed by Roberston + McAnulty looks onto the private gardens.
The Master Bedroom addition completed by Escher GuneWardena, matches Neutra's original vision for expansion as shown in the archival plans. A George Nelson influenced bed by Roberston + McAnulty looks onto the private gardens.
Perched high in the hills of Silver Lake, this Albert P. Martin–designed midcentury home has returned to the market following a recent renovation and expansion. Originally covered in colorful tile, the kitchen received a monochromatic upgrade with white quartz countertops and new state-of-the-art appliances.
Perched high in the hills of Silver Lake, this Albert P. Martin–designed midcentury home has returned to the market following a recent renovation and expansion. Originally covered in colorful tile, the kitchen received a monochromatic upgrade with white quartz countertops and new state-of-the-art appliances.
The recent remodel and expansion of this North Vancouver split-level preserved much of the front facade. New paint, new window units, and a punchy yellow door go a long way toward updating the old without making any drastic structural changes to the front elevation.
The recent remodel and expansion of this North Vancouver split-level preserved much of the front facade. New paint, new window units, and a punchy yellow door go a long way toward updating the old without making any drastic structural changes to the front elevation.
The width of the greenhouse volume is equal to the width of the enclosed volume. "The greenhouse portion and the residential portion are structurally independent while complementing each other's functions," says Snark architectural director Yu Yamada, "enabling expansion, reduction, and renewal of the greenhouse section in the future."
The width of the greenhouse volume is equal to the width of the enclosed volume. "The greenhouse portion and the residential portion are structurally independent while complementing each other's functions," says Snark architectural director Yu Yamada, "enabling expansion, reduction, and renewal of the greenhouse section in the future."
The switchback stairs create a circulation pattern that, according to Bangia, is "noticeably different than what you would find in a typical Brooklyn town house." She adds, "It lends an element of surprise when moving between floors, and a dynamic spatial sense of expansion and contraction.”
The switchback stairs create a circulation pattern that, according to Bangia, is "noticeably different than what you would find in a typical Brooklyn town house." She adds, "It lends an element of surprise when moving between floors, and a dynamic spatial sense of expansion and contraction.”
A mouth-watering palette of pinks and golds reflects onto Expansion's layered white planes. Dramatic effects by night, subtle by day. Expansion XL makes a stunning statement. www.blankblank.net/expansion
A mouth-watering palette of pinks and golds reflects onto Expansion's layered white planes. Dramatic effects by night, subtle by day. Expansion XL makes a stunning statement. www.blankblank.net/exp...
A mouth-watering palette of pinks and golds reflects onto Expansion's layered white planes. Dramatic effects by night, subtle by day. Expansion XL makes a stunning statement. www.blankblank.net/expansion
A mouth-watering palette of pinks and golds reflects onto Expansion's layered white planes. Dramatic effects by night, subtle by day. Expansion XL makes a stunning statement. www.blankblank.net/exp...
Expansion by Rob Zinn for blankblank in situ at Space 01 Condominiums, Miami, Florida. www.blankblank.net/expansion
Expansion by Rob Zinn for blankblank in situ at Space 01 Condominiums, Miami, Florida. www.blankblank.net/exp...
Kitchen Expansion
Kitchen Expansion
Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen designed the Gateway Arch monument, completed in St. Louis in 1965 (it opened to the public in 1967). The world's largest arch, the iconic, 632-foot tall structure was built as a monument to westward expansion in the United States. Here, he's shown alongside models of the arch. Credit: Yale University Library, Manuscripts and Archives; © St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen designed the Gateway Arch monument, completed in St. Louis in 1965 (it opened to the public in 1967). The world's largest arch, the iconic, 632-foot tall structure was built as a monument to westward expansion in the United States. Here, he's shown alongside models of the arch. Credit: Yale University Library, Manuscripts and Archives; © St. Louis Post-Dispatch
A mouth-watering palette of pinks and golds reflects onto Expansion's layered white planes. Dramatic effects by night, subtle by day. Available in four sizes. www.blankblank.net/expansion
A mouth-watering palette of pinks and golds reflects onto Expansion's layered white planes. Dramatic effects by night, subtle by day. Available in four sizes. www.blankblank.net/exp...
A mouth-watering palette of pinks and golds reflects onto Expansion's layered white planes. Dramatic effects by night, subtle by day. Available in four sizes. www.blankblank.net/expansion
A mouth-watering palette of pinks and golds reflects onto Expansion's layered white planes. Dramatic effects by night, subtle by day. Available in four sizes. www.blankblank.net/exp...
A mouth-watering palette of pinks and golds reflects onto Expansion's layered white planes. Dramatic effects by night, subtle by day. Available in four sizes. www.blankblank.net/expansion
A mouth-watering palette of pinks and golds reflects onto Expansion's layered white planes. Dramatic effects by night, subtle by day. Available in four sizes. www.blankblank.net/exp...
Homes are six to eight inches apart. The gap is covered with an expansion joint metal to allow movement of each structurally independent home in the event of an earthquake. The expansion joints also serve as protection from the elements.
Homes are six to eight inches apart. The gap is covered with an expansion joint metal to allow movement of each structurally independent home in the event of an earthquake. The expansion joints also serve as protection from the elements.
3D - Apartment's expansion and addition
3D - Apartment's expansion and addition
3D - Apartment's expansion and addition
3D - Apartment's expansion and addition
Before: An overgrown backyard was cleared out to make room for the expansion.
Before: An overgrown backyard was cleared out to make room for the expansion.
A 1967 living room expansion gives the entire great room more space for entertaining.
A 1967 living room expansion gives the entire great room more space for entertaining.
A 15th generation stone mason was brought from Japan to construct the expansion's
A 15th generation stone mason was brought from Japan to construct the expansion's

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