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Renovation
Renovation of a historic house
Renovating a historic house or apartment never starts with choosing materials or designing a new kitchen. It starts with understanding the building itself. How it evolved, what has survived and what is truly worth preserving. Through our Újezd Heritage Apartment and Fortress House – Hradby projects, we explain why renovating historic buildings is closer to detective work than to following a finished set of drawings.
by Radka - 2. 8. 2026
Renovation
Home renovation vs. New construction
Renovating a house is often seen as a more affordable way to own a home. However, the renovation itself isn’t necessarily cheaper. The difference often lies not in the cost of the walls, but in the location, the character of the house, the size of the lot, or the vision of an ideal life—a vision that new construction can quickly inflate.
by Radka - 20. 5. 2026
Renovation
Retro Bathroom: How to Design it so it works today
A retro bathroom is not about going back in time. It’s about working with what already works – materials, proportions and light – and using it in a contemporary way. It works best where there is context: in a villa, a country house, a barn or an industrial space.
by Radka - 14. 4. 2026
Renovation
Barn Renovation
Converting a barn isn’t a cheap shortcut to a home. But if you’re looking for a house with character, generous space, and a strong atmosphere, a barn might just be one of the most interesting options. What’s worth preserving, what should you watch out for, and when should you even consider taking on such a renovation?
by Radka - 10. 3. 2026
Renovation
Building in the Canary Islands
Even though the Canary Islands are part of Spain, the local construction approach differs significantly from what we’re used to. In the following article, we’ll share what surprised us and what we still can’t quite understand.
by Radka - 19. 11. 2024
Renovation
Renovation the Canary Way
In this post, we will describe the most challenging part of our journey to owning a house in Lanzarote – the renovation itself. It was tough, but we made it through.
by Radka - 28. 5. 2024
Renovation
Before the Renovation Begins
Continuing our journey towards owning a house in Lanzarote. This time, we'll look at the necessary steps before the actual renovation and how we chose the construction company.
by Radka - 29. 1. 2024
Renovation
House renovation
At the outset, it's essential to consider whether a house renovation is more advantageous or if it's better to demolish and build a new one. In this case, it's not just about the financial aspect, but also the process with local authorities. That is, which option will be faster and more straightforward to implement.
by Radka - 5. 5. 2020
Renovation
Apartment renovation
A topic we encounter most frequently. Renovation is a discipline that is both interesting and tricky at the same time. We never know in advance what will await us. Therefore, it's always good to plan for the worst-case scenario.
by Radka - 30. 4. 2020