Old Houses Made New

Any city dweller can tell you that lack of space is a growing concern as urban populations continue to expand. At the same time, the protection of a city’s heritage is no longer reserved for cultural and arts sites, but now extends to the preservation of urban buildings that are part of the city’s fabric. As testament to the possibilities for old and new to co-exist, when a heritage space is rehabilitated and revived by contemporary design, the transformation can be remarkable.

This compendium, featuring an intriguing range of homes, from abandoned 17th-century houses, a log cabin and a barn to more conventional apartments, is a collection of such transformations. The common theme, and a reflection of how our living style has changed, is the desire to create more space and maximise natural light. With almost 700 photographs and architectural illustrations, and accompanying text in English, German and French, this book will inspire and instruct from concept to construction.