Architectural restoration

The renovation of the listed storefront office, dating from 1900 in Munich Schwabing, was conceived as an open-ended design process. Rather than defining the intervention entirely in advance, decisions were made throughout construction in direct response to the historic building fabric revealed on site. As the existing finishes were carefully removed, original layers of the building came to light, including historic wall prints, the original herringbone parquet flooring, and ceiling heights of up to 3.7m. These discoveries became the starting point for the subsequent design, informing material selection, detailing, and every architectural intervention. Damaged wall surfaces were intentionally repaired with raw plaster, while traces of the... More

Designed by Lloyd Wright in 1959, the De Jonghe Residence — now home to Bill Kaulitz — sits in the hills of Los Angeles with a quiet authority — board-formed concrete, deep overhangs, and a landscape always intended to be read as part of the architecture. Our work began with a comprehensive exterior masterplan, refining a vision for outdoor living that the site had long suggested: a 600-square-foot flagstone pool, an elevated spa with views to the Hollywood Sign, and a cast-in-place firepit and terrace. Materials were chosen in close dialogue with the original — flagstone sourced from the same quarry, concrete details inspired from the texture of the house itself. A dedicated footpath between the carport and garden w... More

At the end of a well-shaded road, articulated with captivating arches, sits a 2440 sq. ft. restaurant in Hadapsar, Pune, welcoming patrons for a coffee or a meal alike. Pranaam, as its name suggests, is a humble restaurant located in the vicinity of major hospitals. Therefore, the brief set by seasoned restaurateurs, centred on creating a space that isn’t overwhelming as an experience but has the ability to stand out. Responding to this, the founders of Pune-based Intraa Design Studio, Ar. Chinmay Huddar and Id. Vrunda Satarkar, crafted a drawing from traditional spatial memories and a wise use of material and colours, enabling familiarity and uniqueness at the same time.  Architectural Captures by Abhishek Chavhan In the w... More

The restoration and conversion of the sixteenth-century building, originally built by the military leader Mercurio Bua and used as his private house, located inside the ancient walls of Treviso and overlooking the monumental Temple of San Nicolò, was an opportunity to learn about and deepen the centenary history of this part of the city. Marco Zanta Over the centuries, the building has been part of some largest transformations that involved the city of Treviso, from the late medieval period to the present day, passing through the damage caused by the bombings of two world wars and the consequent reconstructions, which partially altered its identity and wrote its destiny, through the conversion in headquarters of several public... More

Caronte is the restoration project of a farmhouse in the Salento countryside, completed by Margine in 2025. In the lands between Lecce and Vernole, surrounded by olive trees and just a few kilometers from the sea, stands Masseria Caronte, a rural home where sheep were once raised and wool and yarn were produced. Over the years, after numerous businesses and years of abandonment, the structure underwent a major renovation and conversion into a restaurant in 2024. Commissioned by a group of young local entrepreneurs, Margine proposed a project aimed at eliminating the numerous additions that had occurred over time and restoring the factory's ancient charm. Marcello Mariana The core of the masseria consists of a fenced, square courtyard... More

An architectural gesture that listens to the past to give voice to the present. Casa 57 emerges with the intention of recovering the essence of an abandoned colonial house in Mérida’s historic center and allowing the old and the new to meet. The project began with the certainty that history had to be the starting point. The original structure, with its double height ceilings and its hidden arch that once connected to the patio, was freed to restore its character. That arch became the conceptual and physical axis, functioning as an invisible line that guides the journey and connects memory with contemporary life. Casa 57 Amid the vegetation and earth stands a stone structure that integrates itself not as a relic, but as... More

Located on Textilgatan in Stockholm’s Hammarby Sjöstad, The Textile Square is the transformation of a former industrial building dating from 1955. Rather than replacing the structure, LINK Arkitektur focused on renovation, extension, and restoration — updating the building for contemporary office use while preserving the architectural qualities that define its industrial character. This approach reduces embodied carbon compared to new construction and reinforces the value of reuse within dense urban districts. Per Kristiansen Key historic elements have been retained and reintroduced. The original three-part window layout has been restored, improving daylight quality while respecting the façade’s proportio... More

The distillery project is an impressive transformation of an old, dilapidated factory into contemporary offices and homes. This award-winning initiative has garnered significant attention and acclaim for its innovative approach, commitment to climate action, and high architectural standards. Large-scale transformation This large-scale transformation emphasises recycling, offering substantial benefits for climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and reduced construction waste. The process of carefully turning, twisting, and extending each brick is intricate and demands a high level of design expertise. The new buildings must meet modern standards for daylight, acoustics, and ventilation while preserving the existing architecture.... More

The project was commissioned by Valencian entrepreneur Francisco Martínez, owner of the hotel, and is managed by ACHM Hotels by Marriott—a leading hotel management company in Southern Europe, chaired by Antonio Catalán and his team of experts. Adrià Goula The iconic building, originally constructed in 1925, features an architectural language inspired by the Chicago School. ERRE’s intervention respects the historical character of the property while adapting it to its new hotel use through a comprehensive restoration process. The hotel’s name pays tribute to the building’s hundred-year history, reinforcing its connection to the past and its architectural legacy. Adrià Goula The i... More

In December 1970, Rear Admiral H. Nelson Lay and his wife Beth bought a deteriorating farmhouse near Perth for $16,000. Promptly, all three of the barns on the property collapsed due to heavy snow. The purchase marked Lay’s retirement after a long career, including significant service during WWII, where he commanded the Restigouche at Dunkirk and the Nabob in the North Atlantic. He was awarded an OBE for his service. Kevin Belanger Kevin Belanger Kevin Belanger Throughout his lifelong military career, Lay kept himself constantly busy with handcrafts and other hobbies. During the war, he would often while away the time on ship by hooking rugs or building hardwood furniture. So at the farmhouse, Lay wanted a unique desig... More

 The project began with a 160-year-old house in India. Modest yet full of quiet charm, the home was restored while adapting it for modern life. A renewed spatial layout breaks down the traditionally compartmentalized spaces into an open-plan with light-filled spaces and a renewed connection to the landscape. Saurabh Suryan Saurabh Suryan Saurabh Suryan Saurabh Suryan Saurabh Suryan Rather than mimic tradition, the design reinterprets Goan elements, balcao, plaster bands, verandahs, in contemporary ways that balance continuity and change. The traditional balcao was carefully disassembled, expanded, and rebuilt as a verandah that opens onto the landscape. A raised roof created space for a mezzanine, introducing... More

This restoration and interior project transformed an early 20th-century stone house — originally a boatman’s dwelling built above an old boathouse — into a contemporary retreat deeply rooted in its context. Located on a steep, secluded slope overlooking Lake Como, the house maintains its original volumetry and iconic arched water entrance, while revealing a new interior spatiality shaped by light, water, and craftsmanship. Francesca Iovene Francesca Iovene Francesca Iovene The project balances preservation and transformation: the historic lime-washed exterior and intimate lakeside garden have been retained, while the interiors were completely reconfigured to accommodate a fluid, modern way of living. A doub... More

The Imperial Riding School, member of Autograph Collection Hotels, is the Austrian debut and is located on Ungargasse in Vienna’s third district. BWM Designers & Architects were responsible for handling all the official procedures with the authorities and for reworking the heritage-protected facades in close cooperation with the Austrian Federal Monuments Authority. The new interior was designed by the London-based interior design practice Goddard Littlefair. The comprehensively renovated, roughly 11,000sqm hotel – reopened under the name of Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection – is located on the more or less triangular-shaped site at No. 60 Ungargasse, which is flanked by Ungargasse, the express train line a... More

The project involved the restoration and residential conversion of a 280 sqm barn that is part of the historically listed complex of the former Cocchi Liquor Distillery in Reggio Emilia. Fabio Mantovani Fabio Mantovani Fabio Mantovani   The main goal of the intervention was to enhance the spatial qualities and physical features of the former Cocchi barn: a clearly legible structural rhythm defined by perimeter pilasters and a row of tall central columns; a large internal volume divided into two areas on different levels; and an impressive roof structure composed of oak trusses and beams. Fabio Mantovani Fabio Mantovani Fabio Mantovani   The primary challenge in adapting the former barn for residen... More