A couple lived in a very old, beautiful house in Bordeaux, France. They wanted a new house, maybe a very simple house. They were looking at different architects. Then the husband had a car accident. He almost died, but he survived. Now he needs a wheelchair. Two years later, the couple began to think about […]

Transforming an old barn into a stylish new home, was not just about creating elegant interiors with a rustic touch; the building’s relationship to the outside world and its physical and emotional connection to the surrounding landscape, were just as crucial in the design process. Belgian architecture and interior design practice Buro II, who a […]

This luxury residence called Jodlowa House was designed by London-based architecture firm PCKO in collaboration with MOFO Architects from Poland for a private client in Krakow, Poland. The residence occupies the plot of outstanding natural beauty in the outskirts of Krakow. The fully glazed steel frame structure, suspended above the site, makes the most of […]

Architects 51N4E converted an old shop into a contemporary weekend-home. The renovation of this small terraced house, along one of the ‘Reien’ in the historical heart of Bruges, Belgium, consists of reinterpreting the typical cramped back buildings as a spacious and generously lit winter garden. The facade as well as the assets of the old […]

Spanish architects A-cero have completed the Open Box House in Madrid, Spain. The three storey home is 8,073 square foot (750 square meters), designed according to the A-cero sculptural philosophy. This is inspired in the “Oteiza” work, a very important Spanish sculptor. With a powerful look, Open Box is notable for its facade in concrete […]

Walking through this impressive house in Belgium is like making a time travel from the Middle Ages to the present time. The history of this new mansion dates back to the 16th century when the building was erected as a brewer’s house. Over the years, the house has known quite some alterations and renovations, resulting […]

Some of the old country houses of the historical region of Emporda , in Girona, Spain have been rescued from oblivion by its current owners, who love the area. The reasons are as obvious as simple: the charm of the original materials, traditional architecture and the stunning surrounding landscapes are the best attraction when you […]

Light and enviable views filled with charm describe this home located in Cap Sa Sal, Begur, a small village in Spain. These two features were precisely those that marked the reform planned by interior designer Pia Capdevila. This was a conventional home, which was transformed into an open and comprehensive space. The considerable height of […]

Located on an impressively sloping site in Paço de Arcos, a neighborhood facing the sea in Lisbon, Portugal, the home sits nicely between two blues: the sky and sea. The House at Paço de Arcos by Jorge Mealha, unfolds a setting where solids and voids are in display for each other. The arrangement and span of […]

Bruno Erpicum was the architect entrusted with designing this warehouse conversion. It is now the home of a couple with a passion for architecture who were keen to make one of Dusseldorf’s rare ruins their own. The reconversion was closely overseen by the administrative authorities, since this old factory in the city center miraculously avoided […]