PKA Architecture is responsible for restoring this gracious 100-year-old Tudor revival-style house located in the Country Club neighborhood of Edina, Minnesota. The restoration of this home presented a unique challenge due to the complexity of the 1927 hollow clay tile structure and the oddly shaped site. Undaunted, the architects worked closely with the Edina Heritage […]
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A historic English-style farmhouse gets beautifully restored in Pennsylvania
Period Architecture has lovingly restored this eighteenth-century English-style farmhouse that unites European design influences and expert execution with modern living and innovation, situated in Malvern, Pennsylvania. This once humble farm, entitled “Cold Spring Farm”, had sat neglected for many decades. This home embodies the vision of the design team and the expertise of master craftsmen, […]
Charming stone farmhouse in Pennsylvania gets restored to its former glory
This 1776 stone farmhouse has undergone a historic restoration by Period Architecture, situated in Media, a town in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. In the midst of the Revolutionary War, a prominent farmer named John Edwards erected a charming stone farmhouse high on an earthen mound overlooking his lush 300-acre estate. Over two centuries later, the prominent farmer’s […]
This historic Pasadena home gets beautifully restored with Southern charm
Peck Architecture and Brooke Wagner Design have restored this stunning historical home, which honors the soul of its Southern-inspired architecture, nestled beneath a canopy of heritage oaks in the heart of Pasadena, California. Designed to celebrate the classic charm of the original structure, the landscape approach was rooted in restraint and reverence—highlighting the home’s storied character […]
Inside this amazing small and cozy barn style home in Texas
This inviting barn-style home was constructed from an original 1840’s hand-hewn timber-framed barn that was found in Greenville, New York, and relocated to Brenham, Texas. Heritage Restorations was tasked with converting this 24 x 36 structure into a cozy barn-style home. The layout fully utilizes the modest 864-square-foot footprint of the barn, which boasts a 14-foot […]
Shingle-style coastal house gets stunning remodel in Manchester-by-the-Sea
This historic shingle-style coastal house was beautifully renovated by OLSON LEWIS + Architects, located in Manchester-by-the-Sea, a coastal town on Cape Ann, in Essex County, Massachusetts. In the quest to celebrate the home’s heritage, the project team focused on maintaining its character by deciding what could be preserved or restored. They embraced the traditional details, […]
A 200-year-old Michigan barn gets an amazing makeover into a house
Northworks Architects was tasked with transforming a dilapidated 200-year-old barn into a modern living space while preserving its historic charm, nestled on a 60-acre farm outside Niles, Michigan. Collaborating with a local contractor and a barn restoration consultant, the architects conducted a thorough investigation of the existing structure. The homeowner acquired the property almost three […]
An old barn gets transformed into an inviting house in New Hampshire
TMS Architects have completely transformed an old barn in Stratham, New Hampshire into a warm and welcoming countryside house. The scope of this project entailed updating the main house and an old barn on the property. The main house would be used as a rental, while part of the barn would be their living quarters. […]
A historical New England farmhouse is restored to its former glory
Cummings Architecture + Interiors in collaboration with Red Hammer Builders has restored and expanded a historical New England farmhouse built in 1789, located in Newburyport, Massachusetts. This relaxing haven was to be the retirement home for the lucky owners. With expansive fields and idyllic farmland surrounding it, this historic farmhouse celebrates these views with floor-to-ceiling glazing from the […]
A rustic family lake house gets a charming restoration in Vermont
This rustic family lake house was reimagined by Smith & Vansant Architects, nestled on the Western end of the picturesque Lake Fairlee, Vermont. Originally constructed as a seasonal boarding house in circa 1910, this five-bedroom dwelling was in need of a complete overhaul, furthered by significant storm-blown tree damage. The architects renovated this home in […]










