With three centuries of history, this rustic holiday home spotted on El Mueble is located in Catalonia, Spain and has been rehabilitated by architect Nuri Vidal. Built at the beginning of the 1700s, the house has undergone many changes and extensions, now currently owned by a young couple and three children. Though the home is […]
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Schoolhouse converted into modern-industrial home
More than a century old, this schoolhouse located in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago is home to couple and their five children, renovated by Sullivan, Goulette & Wilson Architects. The architects transformed the 8,500 square foot schoolhouse into an innovative, modern-industrial home with many colorful and functional details and sustainable features. The architects retained […]
Dream house magically suspended on a bluff
Having been neglected for nearly 50 years, this incredible dream home was rescued by new owners who sought to restore the home to its original grandeur by Siemasko + Verbridge, an architecture, interior and landscape design firm in Beverly, Massachusetts. Prominently located on the rocky shoreline, its presence welcomes all who enter into Marblehead from […]
Historic stables spectacularly transformed
A spectacular transformation in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia is that of these historic stables that have been brilliantly incorporated into a brand new state-of-the-art luxury residence. Merging original bluestone, bricks and timber with vast expanses of glass, honed bluestone and recycled hardwoods, the inspired design achieves an unforgettable blend of old and new. An imposing […]
Refurbished old rustic barn home in Spain
In Girona, Spain, almost on the border of France, rests this old rustic barn that has been refurbished. During its reform, the objective was to respect and preserve the original character of the home, yet ended up being a home that was made to measure. Its owners are a married couple from Barcelona, who desired […]
Stylish 18th-century dream home in Italy
Just a short drive from the coast and charming towns, Villa Elia has recently been restored and refurbished to exacting standards in Puglia, Italy. The interiors feature a very stylish blend of local, ethnic and contemporary pieces, many of which are originals from Brown’s Hotel in London. The house is surrounded by ancient stone walls, […]
Picturesque 17th century villa in Provence
In the peaceful natural setting of the Luberon hills of Provence, France sits this authentic Provencal noble house called ‘La Bastide des Chenes’, built between the 15th and 17th centuries. While respecting the historic and handsome original architecture, the villa has been remodeled to create a contemporary, spacious place to relax. The main house contains […]
Modern and spacious loft with clever design
This incredible modern and spacious loft-apartment is located in Antwerp, Belgium. The loft is situated in a building that was once an old diamond cutting and-polishing shop, which was renovated and reorganized into a housing development. The spectacular conversion is comprised of 26,909 square feet (2,500 square meters) and has been divided into 19 individual […]
Church converted into a stunning Brisbane home
An old heritage church in Brisbane, Australia has been converted into a beautiful contemporary home by Willis Greenhalgh Architects. Here is a description of the project from the designers, “First a church then a theatre, a slice of Brisbane’s heritage has been saved from demolition and transformed into two striking luxury homes. The existing buildings […]
Charming 18th-century villa in Puglia
We just received information on this incredible villa that is exclusively for rent through Think Puglia called, “Palazzo Gorgoni.” A late 18th-century palazzo that has been restored in the heart of the lovely Baroque town of Galatina, in the region of Puglia, Italy. The original character and history of the building has been preserved, featuring […]








