Casa do Parque IV reworks a long-neglected house in Santo Tirso, Portugal, into a confident urban home. Led by Ricardo Azevedo Arquitecto, the project navigates memory, cost, and present-day life without surrendering the building’s character. The result reads as a grounded renovation with a modern spirit, crafted for someone who searched for years to find a place worth keeping—and transforming.
Rachcoff Vella Architecture has added a floor and a basement to this terraced house in Albert Park, Australia. Named Adrienne, the project involved adding new bedrooms, a library, and a study to the existing structure without compromising its historical integrity. The design includes a curved staircase, open living areas, and a courtyard with a pool. The new addition is carefully integrated with the original building and streetscape, using a mix of materials to complement the heritage place.
Porter Architects has transformed an early 20th-century home in Ballarat, Australia, into the Golden Point House. Designed in 2024, the project retains the original front façade and internal rooms, now serving as bedrooms and a kids’ area.