Historic architectire

The gate tower of the "Hofkellerei" marks the westernmost point of the former court fortifications. Its origins date back to the 14th century. As the name Trinkstube or “Chorherren Trinkstube” (canons' drinking hall) suggests, this new building not only served as a gate tower connecting the court with the town, but also as a public tavern where the bishop's wine was served.  Marc Deragisch Marc Deragisch Marc Deragisch At the beginning of the 16th century, the drinking hall and the hall of the "Hofkellerei" were furnished with late Gothic interior fittings (stone door frames, window columns, wooden ceilings). Around 1640, the original top of the tower with its defensive plate and battlement was replaced by... More

Casa Justina is a carefully crafted restoration of a historic residence built in the early 1900s. This project combines architecture and interior design, reviving the house's rich heritage while creating an inviting and cohesive space. Thoughtfully chosen materials play a vital role in this transformation, with elements like green stucco, clay, and traditional cement mosaics at the heart of the design. Gabriela Chávez Nicolas Million Nicolas Million The walls are covered with green stucco—a traditional, often-overlooked technique historically used on adobe structures. This material not only highlights the home’s origins but also enhances the interior’s freshness by allowing the adobe walls to breathe... More

Nestled in the heart of the iconic French Quarter in New Orleans, the new Homewood Suites blends right into the storied neighborhood with its vintage historic replica windows.  Winco’s 1150S hurricane-resistant windows offer safety from the city’s sometimes fierce weather, acoustic protection from surrounding nightlife, and the latest in energy-efficient performance. The 1150S Series has a unique integral beveled glazing stop allowing profiled and flat applied muntin grids to nest inside of the vertical plane of the window. More

In Aspen’s historic West End neighborhood, a classic 1890s Victorian-Era home is carefully restored to its original form after years of non-historic additions and renovations.  The Victorian is stabilized and reinforced, renovated, and linked to a contemporary addition and newly excavated lower-level basement. DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE DRAPER WHITE Inside the Victorian, the original compartmentalized layout is opened to dynamic, multi-story volumes and free-flowing circulation.  Unified by these volumes, a three-story floating wood stair overlooks the lower-level rec room below.  A double-height ki... More

Western Suffolk County is a vibrant and diverse region located on the western end of Long Island, New York. The county boasts miles of pristine beaches, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and fishing. Within Western Suffolk County is the hamlet known as Central Islip. Central Islip is primarily residential with a mix of single-family homes and apartment complexes. One such apartment complex has been around for over 100 years. Once a former psychiatric hospital, it was converted into the New York Institute of Technology before closing completely in 1996. It sat abandoned for over 25 years.   Photo property of the owners at The Belmont At Eastview Reopened in 2023, and now known as The Belmont at Eastview, this luxury apart... More

Kurtenia, selected as the most beautiful building in Vaasa, boasts a vibrant history. Today, the top floor of this stately building is the perfect space for a calm office environment for Harry Schaumans Stiftelse, a local foundation that supports Ostrobothnian science, education, and culture conducted in Swedish. The foundation is one of the largest private property owners in central Vaasa and plays a significant role in cityscape development. Christoffer Björklund Design Office KOKO3 took the reins when it was time for the foundation to relocate within the building. A former apartment on the top floor was converted into a modern office space that reflects the foundation’s values and the building’s historic architectu... More