Renovation

The Primavera House, located in a residential neighborhood in the city of Toledo-PR, is the result of a transformation opportunity. The mid-80s residence aimed to create a new, current space that could meet the demands of a growing family. The existing structure was preserved, and some internal walls were removed to integrate the spaces. Additionally, two expansions were added, one at the front and another at the back.

This is a renovation of a 40-year-old apartment building in Arakawa-ku, Tokyo. A family of three lives in a sunny and airy environment surrounded by balconies on three sides located at the corner of the building. In the case of renovation, it is not possible to freely control lighting and ventilation from scratch. Therefore, we became involved in the project even before the property was purchased to examine whether the client’s ideal design was possible and provided simple planning support to help the client decide.

An originally one-bedroom apartment located on one of the upper floors of an apartment building in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo, was renovated into a home for a single person (family).  The client, who has a variety of hobbies, wanted an open and spacious layout that would allow various objects to be freely laid out and would be able to accommodate future changes in the family.

Introducing our recent project, FIKA, located within the historic TurkSib Railway Workers’ House in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The TurkSib Railway Workers’ House stands as a significant remnant of the Soviet era, embodying the region’s industrial and architectural heritage. Our goal with FIKA was not only to create a distinctive urban space but also to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the building’s rich historical layers.

The project involves renovating an old warehouse by the Zhengbin harbor and adding a mezzanine level in the double-height space for a restaurant and wine bar seating area. Our main design principle is “ocean view,” ensuring that all design elements face the scenic fishing port in front of the site. We use massing, recessed corridors, and material textures to create an indoor atmosphere that resembles semi-outdoor spaces.

The 55-year-old apartment is located in the beach town of Hayama, southeast of the ever-popular tourist area of Kamakura on the Miura Peninsula. The owners contacted us with the request to transform the space into a bright and easy-to-take-care home. The apartment building in which it is located, with big windows facing a large garden, had plenty of potential to fulfill their desire.