Memo Architectuur organizes home renovation around spiral staircase

A spiraling staircase and concrete flooring characterize this renovation of a dilapidated row house in Mortsel, Belgium, designed by local studio Memo Architectuur. Originally consisting of two stacked apartments, Memo Architectuur overhauled the spaces to form a single-family home, adding an additional floor to align the building with the streetscape and maximize interior space. The renovation combines two stacked apartments into one home “The residents wanted a light-filled home with spaces that seamlessly flowed into each other and where as much contact as possible would be encouraged,” lead architect Yasmijn van Winkel told Dezeen. “The only elements that have been…Continue Reading

UPDATE: Council votes on whether Courtenay will join home renovation program

UPDATE: Council voted unanimously in support of paying to participate in the Home Energy Navigator program. ——————— On Wednesday afternoon, Courtenay council will decide whether the city should join a program that helps residents renovate their homes. On the agenda at Wednesday’s (Nov. 8) council meeting was a decision whether or not Courtenay will pay to participate in a program called Home Energy Navigator. The program gives expert advice to citizens about how best to renovate their home heating system to remove fossil fuel systems and switch to cleaner eco-friendly systems. The program is being introduced as part of the…Continue Reading

LG seeking report on renovation of Delhi CM house unconstitutional: AAP | Latest News Delhi

Days after the lieutenant governor VK Saxena sought a report on the renovation of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence, Public Works Department (PWD) minister Atishi on Sunday shot back and wrote a letter addressed to the LG, alleging that his action was “unconstitutional and undemocratic ”. Delhi PDF minister Atishi said he is primarily responsible for all government business related to PWD, and the LG’s letter “bypasses the minister concerned”. (PTI)The minister said he is primarily responsible for all government business related to PWD, and the LG’s letter “bypasses the minister concerned”. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for…Continue Reading

Notices to 7 PWD engineers for CM house construction | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: The Directorate of Vigilance of Delhi government has served showcause notices on seven engineers of the Public Works Department (PWD) for alleged irregularities in the renovation of chief minister Arvind Kejriwal’s official residence at 6 Flag Staff Road in north Delhi’s Civil Lines. The vigilance department observed that the officers who were involved in planning and execution of the project violated the rules and regulations, Central Public Works Department manuals, and Central Vigilance Commission guidelines, and committed various lapses and irregularities while constructing a new building in the guidance of addition and alteration of the CM residence.”…directed to…Continue Reading

Jigiwa LGAs to spend N540million on renovation of guest houses | The Guardian Nigeria News

Chairpersons of local government in Jigawa State intend to spend N540 million renovating their guest houses in the state capital. This was disclosed in the state 2024 budget. The 27 local governments collectively proposed N3.4 billion for security vehicles and guest house renovations. Each chairperson allocated a N106 million for two Toyota Hilux vehicles for “security operations,” totaling N2.9 billion for the entire state. In addition, each budgeted N20 million for renovations to guest houses in Dutse, the capital, bringing the total to N540 million. These expenditures are part of the N109 billion budget for local governments submitted to the…Continue Reading