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Upgrade: Home Extensions, Alterations And RefurbishmentsStock informationGeneral Fields
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Review: "A stunning parade of 50 European homes rooted in the past - from a Dutch water tower to a long-abandoned 16th-century house in Switzerland - that have been beautifully adapted to the present. An homage to history and ingenious reuse." -Colorado Homes Magazine
DescriptionAdding. Extending. Transforming. Upgrade breathes new life into forgotten architecture. Upgrade explores architectural and design concepts that seek to enhance and repurpose our surroundings. From slight changes to complete renovations, the spectrum of possibilities is vast. Extensions upon a rooftop. Factories turned into relaxing retreats. Wood additions contrast with antique brick exteriors. Upgrade offers projects that succeed in finding the balance between the traditional and the modern. Architects share their experiences, motivations, and approaches. Before-and-after photos illustrate the metamorphoses. This is a volume for all who desire a new perspective, for those that prefer to preserve rather than to demolish. What are ruins to some become another's architectural playground. |