Renovation of 1960s Villa by the River in Umeå by In Praise of Shadows
By
Jon Astbury
Solid neighbourhood-bakery energy. Trustworthy and warm.
Summary
Swedish studio In Praise of Shadows renovated a 1960s riverside villa in Umeå, restoring its original features while integrating contemporary details.
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"Villa by the River" is one of three modernist villas designed by architect Istvan Poroszlay
"clearly contemporary yet harmoniously integrated" details
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