Renovation
A considered approach to an old house
What to retain, what to repair, and where to intervene.
Read the existing building
Before drawing a new plan, understand how the old one works. Wall thickness, floor levels and the direction of joists reveal both constraints and opportunities. A survey is the beginning of the design, not a separate administrative task.
Make fewer moves
A single opening can connect rooms more effectively than a complete reconfiguration. We compare the value of each intervention against its cost in fabric, time and complexity.
Let old and new be legible
New work does not need to imitate every historic detail. A careful junction can allow different periods to sit together honestly. The aim is continuity of use rather than a frozen image of the past.
Written for the AVELOR fictional studio. Demo editorial content.
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