Castle

The Winklhof is an agricultural school in Oberalm, near Salzburg. The existing atrium situation of the school complex was upgraded by the construction of the boarding wing. A conscious distance from the existing ensemble gives the new building an independence that reinforces the existing typology. Because of this, the extension is only connected to the existing building on the first floor via a bridge. Horst Michael Lechner Horst Michael Lechner Leisure areas for the students are housed in an orangery with the greatest possible focus on the common good, facing the courtyard. This also serves as an entrance area for the school, as a link to the northern school area and as a weather-protected area for communication, exhibitions, pr... More

When visiting Eszterháza and catching a glimpse of the castle, a visitor’s first impression will be the symbiosis of unity and grandeur. The majestic inner court and the median risalit that can be seen from the park almost entirely mask the characteristics of the previous building eras. The challenge of design was of interest to us from the aspect of clarifying the relationship with this property and the question of heritage which, when considered more closely, raised a series of questions. The entire west wing hosts exhibitions, where it is primarily the high standards and wealth of a bygone era which are exhibited. Spaces are used in a different way which free us from some restraints: we were able to abstain from attempting t... More

In the town of Veulen, Belgium we find this iconic 18th century castle. An absolute gem in the midst of it's own fabulous gardens. One of the main objectives for the renovations was to maintain the monumental character of the castle, aswell as reflect the owner's love and passion for craftsmanship, heritage and history. In the interior of the castle we find a subtle blend of soft greens, beige, brass and oak. a subtle nod to the palet we find in the garden's. Creating a warm and peaceful setting.  The same idiology was translated into the kitchen and bathroom. While designing these interiors, the priority was to maintain the sense of warmth and peace by usage of warm colors. We therefor applied our iconic Old Brass finish to our prod... More

Germany’s fairytale castle – famous around the world: Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria is the incomplete architectural masterpiece of King Ludwig II. Originally used as a private retreat by its reclusive inventor and builder, the site is now a magnet for visitors. 1.5 million fascinated visitors per year step into the fairytale realm of the castle – that’s up to 10,000 people a day. Although not originally intended as a show of power, the castle is a breathtaking sight, even from many kilometres away. After dark, cleverly and thoughtfully placed lighting pays homage to this most famous monument in Germany.Germany’s most famous castle and monument fascinates and inspires people around the world. New lighting sol... More

The general criterion for intervention has been to restore and consolidate the existing masonry, maintaining their ruinous physiognomy, mainly in their crowns, hollows and surfaces, avoiding reinterpretation of the original state. Caption For the necessary added structural elements, have been used compatible materials such as lime concrete, with stainless steel and glass fibre reinforcing, with tones and textures that integrate with the rest of the interesting historical stratigraphy of the existing and discovered masonry. In the same way, for the necessary added functional elements such as carpentry, it has been used stainless steel with titanium steam treatment, giving it a finish that integrates with the rest of the intervention.... More

Krujë is the ancient capital city of Albania, the symbol of the resistance against Ottoman invasions and birth place of the national hero, Giorgio Castriota Skanderbeg. Its name appears to derive from the word krua which means spring, due to the numerous sources of fresh water which descend from the surrounding mountains.From a geographical point of view, Krujë is located in central Albania and extends to the foot of the western slope of the mountain with the same name. This strategic position, a crossroads for the routes connecting the entire country, led to the development of trade and determined its dominant role towards the surrounding districts. The castle is the symbol of the city, perched atop a rocky ridge on the eastern s... More

Shkodër is the most important city in northern Albania. Being on the border, the city has been subject to Venetian, Slavic and Ottoman influence and domination. This intertwining of cultures is still clearly visible in the traces of Islamic and Catholic, Italian and Turkish architecture found in the monuments, buildings and even in the Rozafa Castle, as the symbol of Shkodër and the best observation point, looking over the city and its surroundings. Perched atop a promontory and wedged between three rivers, the fortress (once) controlled entry into the city. It was built by the Illyrians before being expanded throughout the years by the Venetians and then by the Ottomans, with works that can still be seen today. Its name is linked... More

Kettal furnishing the terraces of emblematic Valmy Castle, built in 1888 in Argelès-sur-Mer, Pyrénées-Orientales.Valmy Castle, with its exclusive guest rooms, splendid views of the Mediterranean Sea and vineyards, recently opened the Valmya restaurant, where it serves its own wines.The refurbishment of Valmy Castle was undertaken by architects Claire Guiral and Jean-Bernard Morlon of Bureau d’architecture et d’urbanisme (BAU).The Kettal outdoor furniture for the castle terraces was selected from the Kettal Park Life and Kettal Village collections, designed by Jasper Morrison, Kettal Objects, and Kettal Rugs by Patricia Urquiola. More

The fascinating Botaniq Castle in Tura, Pest County, Hungary has been returned to its former glory after a restoration that involved transforming the entire building from an erstwhile aristocratic residence into a modern luxury hotel. The restoration included a new lighting design for the exteriors, carried out by 3F Project. L&L’s lighting fixtures were used in different areas in the structure, starting with the main entrance, where customers are greeted by an imposing arched entrance. It is flanked by a tall, cylindrical tower with a series of rectangular windows along its whole height. On the sills of each window in the entrance and the tower, and on those of the arched dormer windows, 3000K, 7W Lyss 1.0 projectors were instal... More

Impertek’s pedestals for the protection of cultural heritage.   Castel Thun is a wonderful Medieval building in Val di Non, Trentino Alto Adige, with an history that began in 1267 and maximum shine reached by Thun counts in the XVI century. It’s one of the best-preserved castles in that area, a majestic but extremely elegant building, which overlooks a spectacular valley, with views on forests, large lawns and far peaks. Today, acquired by the autonomous province of Trento, it has been finally opened to the public and, from austere sentinel of the valley, became a museum with more than 400 original pieces among furniture and artworks, location of many cultural-historical and theatrical events, as well as location of ventu... More

The long and colorful history of Haapsalu Castle began in the 13th century, when it was built. Since the 17th century the main castle has been in ruins.   The conservation and renovation design has resulted in a journey along the walls and within the castle, inviting the guests to take a look at the castle structure and the picturesque town of Haapsalu from an unusual vantage point high above, and to experience the medieval environment from another level. The gardens on the roof terraces, the path floating along the walls and the elegant pavilion bring in freshness and provide an exciting synergy between the new and the old. The exhibition rooms inside the ruins are dark and massive. The new modern additions respect the past and assi... More

In the beautiful ambience of Waldenburg Castle, in completely redesigned rooms with modern interior furnishings, we plan, design and realize our custom-made villa and object architecture. The entire interior concept was renovated, redesigned, extended and equipped with selected interior furnishings. Our aim was to create a pleasant and representative working atmosphere, where the present and the past harmonize rather than compete. The unusual atmosphere of the entire office is further enhanced by an interesting collection of various art objects such as paintings and sculptures by well-known artists. In cooperation with the Gallery Cyprian Brenner, numerous exhibits were carefully selected and placed in suitable places throughout the entir... More

The prison had been in its position standing still, undergoing the wear and tear of nature and human vandalism. The sea and the prison in such close proximity have been having a conversation with each other since ages .A moment in this conversation had been encapsulated into a museum which holds artistic decor, where a wave tried to collide with the prison and the structure standing in its glory is width standing it. The wave had been symbolized in to a form which shows a brutal nature of water, its intensity, force, sharpness and edges which is trying to engulf the prison from all sides.Favignana, with its strong geographical and historical context of the Tonara and the Mattanza, is an important aspect of culture. The proce... More