在建筑学和建筑领域，人们普遍认为，许多现有的住宅建筑将在未来几年内进行大规模翻新——不仅因为它们在技术上已经过时，还因为它们的功能和美学不再符合当代的要求。对于这种类型的每一家企业，业主和建筑师们必须处理并于现有结构达成妥协。有些项目是一栋旧建筑内的仅仅几平方米，而其它项目则超过了以前存在的生活空间。

100多个精心挑选的作品展示了扩展和转变的整个可能范围——通过新设计的现存空间，从多层楼的附属建筑转变为附加部分或合并空间。有的干预措施是轻描淡写般的，而其它干预则是**显著的，利用匹配或对比材料，展示各种不同的风格——无论是极简、质朴、精致还是优雅……

In the world of architecture and construction there is a general consensus that many existing residential buildings will have to be substantially renovated within the next few years – not only because they are technically outdated but also because their functionality and esthetics are no lon - ger in line with contemporary demands and requirements. For each venture of this type, the owners and architects must deal and come to terms with the existing structures. Some projects consist of only a few square meters within an old building while others exceed the size of the previ - ously existing living space.

Based on more than 100 carefully selected works, the whole scope of possibilities for extensions and conver - sions is presented – from multi-floor annexes, via newly designed existing spaces, to additional sections or merged spaces. Some of the interventions are understated, while others are preeminent, utilizing matching or contrasting materials, and exhibiting a great variety of different styles – whether minimalist, rustic, elaborate, elegant ...