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Renovation of House / Manoj Patel Design Studio

19/07/2023 Kartika

Renovation of House / Manoj Patel Design Studio

Renovation of House / Manoj Patel Design Studio - Exterior Photography, Brick, Facade, Arch, Windows +18

Text description provided by the architects. The residence is in one of the central areas of Vadodara city. The site is surrounded by many adjacent urban dwellings. The design brief for the house had many memories attached from the client’s side. Now evolving over time, they wanted to experience contemporary modulations in the same space with minimum budget specifications. The house defines dialogue between existing structural grids and new different punctures infused for communication. The design shows a thoughtful approach to addressing challenges inside a built mass, creating opportunities for visually open spaces by adding colorful graphics. As part of climatic considerations, passive design strategies and planning principles have been incorporated.

Renovation of House / Manoj Patel Design Studio - Exterior Photography, Brick, Facade, Arch — © 2613 apertures

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Renovation of House / Manoj Patel Design Studio - Exterior Photography, Windows, Brick, Facade — © 2613 apertures

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In photos: A look at the Center Block renovations on Parliament Hill

10/07/2023 Kartika

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OTTAWA –

More than four years after MPs moved out of Center Block on Parliament Hill for the decade-long renovation to the historic building, journalists got a behind-the-scenes look at the project’s progress Thursday.

The massive project is slated to run until 2031, costing between $4.5 and $5 billion, and is on track to be completed on time.

“This is the largest heritage rehabilitation project that’s ever taken place in Canada,” said Public Services and Procurement Canada assistant deputy minister Rob Wright on the tour.

“We have to balance restoring the heritage with universal accessibility, with sustainability, with meeting modern requirements of Parliament, and creating greater access for Canadians, and creating a more secure environment,” he added. “That’s a tall order”

Protective plywood covers the much of the Hall of Honor, seen during a media tour of the project on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Thursday, June 6, 2023. CTV

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Was This $191,000 Renovation Christina Hall’s Costliest Project?

09/07/2023 Kartika

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Whether you’re vicariously seeking an affordable starter property on House Hunters or learning how to renovate your primary bath with Erin and Ben Napier, HGTV proves that you don’t need a limitless bank account to make your biggest design dreams come true. So when we happen to see a renovation project that costs a pretty penny—like the $191,000 kitchen makeover on the latest episode of Christina on the Coast—we definitely take notice.

In the season five premiere, Christina Hall was asked by self-proclaimed fellow soccer mom Amy to spruce up her Newport Beach kitchen. The task was simple: Turn a crammed kitchen into an open, airy oasis that emphasizes indoor-outdoor living. Amy and her husband, Scott, initially set a $150,000 budget but—as with most renovations—things happened.

When replacing the kitchen’s tiles with hardwood floors, Hall’s contractor noticed the floor needed to be leveled—which cost an extra $1,800. Then the

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Winnipeg to spend $1.25 million for renovations to 19 community centers – Winnipeg

29/06/2023 Kartika

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Winnipeg is spending $1.25 million through a renovation grant program to renovate 19 community centers in the city.

“This program is a crucial investment in our community centers, ensuring they have the necessary resources to undertake repairs, upgrades and safety improvements that enhance the overall experience for visitors,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham in a press release.

“Thank you to the dedicated board members and staff who manage and operate our community centers. Their hard work and commitment to serving our communities is instrumental in creating welcoming and accessible spaces for residents of all ages.”

The community centers receiving a makeover as part of the $1,259,466 expenditure includes:

Bord-Aire
Champlain
Deer Lodge
East Elmwood
Gateways
Glenwood
Morse Place
North Kildonan
Northwood
Norwood
Park City West
Robert A. Steen
Southdale
Sturgeon Heights
Tyndall Park
Valley Gardens
VinceLea
Whyte Ridge
Wildwood

Click to play video: 'Hydration stations, indoor 'cooling sites' to be accessible for public response from hot weather'

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Hydration stations, indoor

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