Historic Railway Village Transformed From Dangerous ‘No-go Area’ to Functioning Heritage Neighborhood
The historic Swindon Railway Village in lower England, once a dangerous “no-go area,” has been transformed into a thriving heritage neighborhood through a major restoration project. Initially established between 1841 and 1842 by the Great Western Railway (GWR), under the direction ...
Abandoned Island in Seoul Will Be Transformed Into Lush Multi-Level Public Park
An uninhabited island in South Korea is set to be transformed into a lush public park under the innovative vision of Heatherwick Studio. The renowned architecture firm, known for its creative and sustainable designs, won a global competition to redesign Seoul’s Nodeul Island ...
A Med Student Wanted to Simplify His Life, So He Spent $33,000 Turning a Van Into a Tiny House
Ethan Liebross, a 24-year-old first-year medical student, chose an unconventional lifestyle to simplify his life and enhance his personal growth. Opting out of typical student housing, Liebross bought a 2015 Ford Transit for $20,000 and spent $13,460 converting it into a fully functional, ...
This Couple Bought a Rundown Abandoned House for $1.5 Million and Plan to Make It Their Forever Home: Take a Look Inside
In October 2023, Nick Volkov stumbled upon a unique real estate listing for a rundown house in Vancouver, British Columbia, and felt compelled to share it with his girlfriend, Jenna Phipps. Despite the listing only showcasing the exterior and labeling the house as a “tear-down,” ...
A Boeing 737 Was Transformed Into This Luxurious Villa Perched On a Cliffside in Bali
Perched majestically atop the cliffs of Bali, the Private Jet Villa stands as a testament to architectural ingenuity and repurposing creativity. Once a Boeing 737 aircraft soaring the Indonesian skies, this luxurious abode now offers a unique living experience suspended 150 meters ...
‘Looks unrecognisable!’: Couple’s ‘Unlivable’ Apartment Transformed with IKEA Buys & YouTube Videos, Saving Themselves £9K
Rochelle Taylor-Butcher and Angus Ord’s journey from purchasing what they describe as an ‘unliveable’ flat to turning it into a cozy home reflects the power of determination and resourcefulness. The couple, driven by the desire to step onto the housing ladder, embarked ...
A Couple Bought a Crumbling 700-Year-Old Medieval Farmstead and Turned it Into a Fairytale Retreat
Nicki and John Beavan’s journey to transform a crumbling 700-year-old medieval farmstead into a fairytale retreat in Worcestershire, England, is a testament to their vision and dedication. In 1999, while searching for a home that could accommodate Nicki’s furniture design ...
A 1970s Beachfront House Is Brought Back to Its Roots After Remodeling Mishaps
The transformation of a 1970s beachfront house on Washington’s Camano Island is a testament to the challenges and triumphs of remodeling mishaps. The mid-century architectural gem had fallen victim to previous owners’ decisions that strayed from its original design, both in ...
CASE-REAL Transforms 80-Year-Old Traditional Japanese House into Craft Beer Brewery
CASE-REAL’s transformative renovation of an 80-year-old traditional Japanese house into Whale Brewing, a craft beer brewery in Saga, Japan, represents a thoughtful response to the challenges faced by the town of Yobuko. Historically known for its whaling and later renowned for ...
