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Renovation projects - also called retrofitting, refurbishing, remodelling - are becoming increasingly popular in the market and the practice of architecture, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Sometimes using colour, materials and moving furniture can assist in retrofitting a space and make it new again.
Space
One of the most common reasons for renovating is the need to reorganize spaces, especially in residential projects, considering the current changes in our society and lifestyle. Large and flexible spaces were not very common in the past also due to a lack of technology to build such structures. However, this spatial integration can be achieved in several ways.
Materials
Choosing the materials is one of the most strategic aspects of renovating. You can choose materials that blend the new interventions with the existing elements or materials that contrast and highlight the differences between the old and the new. Moreover, materials are often chosen according to technical solutions and needs.
Visual Identity
In some cases, the renovation is not about major structural changes but about bringing a new identity to the project. It is important to take the opportunity to use new visual languages to create a unique and authentic design.
Think differently
Sometimes creating a new space is about how you think about it. Maybe it can have anew purpose. Many of us have had to create a study in the kitchen for kids or an office in the bedroom during the pandemic. This new situation means we have to think differently about our homes and spaces and new surprising and delightful opportunities can arise.