2023 is coming to an end, and this year I have completed a very special project, which is the renovation of my own house, which has been empty for many years. In the end, it was decided to install it well, and from the beginning of this decision, the basic strategy was laid, which is the so-called poor clothing. For commercial housing, the layout design has been set as early as the architect when designing the building. Normally, this is a more reasonable layout, especially for small three rooms, economic and affordable is the main tone. Although the overall layout has not changed, I still want to change the residential space in my mind with limited changes, such as the use of some local materials: hollow bricks, glass bricks, and how to achieve clearer dynamic and static partitions. In fact, all this is easier to do in the context of architectural design. Today, I would like to introduce you to a residential renovation project to see how it can save money and make changes as much as possible within a limited budget.
The project is located in New York, and the original building is a historic building that was built in the 1980s. The renovation of the building is more like a renovation journey from the façade of the building, as its windows are all aligned with the windows of the old building, only enlarged in the area of the fenestration. This allows the renovation project to achieve maximum lighting with minimal budget. As for daylighting, for an independent building standing on an open site, it has no strict restrictions, and the interior space should have sufficient lighting, and any design with a dark room is actually unqualified.
The façade of the building, in addition to the structural changes in the size of the fenestrations, has a new wooden façade and a new roof with an additional terrace. The exterior walls are made at the same height as the terraces and extend along the ridge of the building, connecting the interior and exterior gardens. In terms of appearance, the building is actually relatively ordinary, it has not undergone drastic changes, nor has it attracted attention, but is a rustic small house. This is especially true for the use of wood. Actually, it is very much in line with my preferences, whether I am working on projects or decorating my own house, I like the texture of wood. For example, the floor of my house is imitation wood grain tiles, which saves money to operate. Since solid wood flooring is expensive, it is replaced by imitation wood grain tiles. I often tell customers that in the current material market, it is true that you can find any kind of material you want, and you can even find cheap replacement materials.
The texture of wood always gives a warm feeling, whether it is used for the exterior façade or the interior space, it is the perfect material to create a warm atmosphere. The interior of the building continues this tone, and the wooden beds, cabinets, etc., are made of wood. Of course, its main tone is a white texture of shaved white, a color that goes well with the wood. When sunlight enters the interior, it is reflected in a large area of white tones, making the interior space appear brighter.
For residential renovation projects, how to make the building look new without making a fuss is the effect that many people want. On the basis of economic application, it can also maximize the visual enjoyment brought by beauty.
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Project information. project name: pine lane house
location: saugerties, new york, usa
architects: ballman khapalova
structural engineer: thornton tomasetti
project date: 2023