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Nestled among the majestic mountains of the Texelgruppe, the new apartments overlooking the old town of Merano blend masterfully with the historic charm of the Tappeiner promenade and the modernity of contemporary living. Located close to the promenade, the three new apartments offer stunning views of the river Passer, surrounded by vineyards and with an admiring gaze towards the Powder Tower. Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre Giovanni De Sandre At its heart is a fourth-floor apartment that has been carefully renovated with attention to detail, promising a refuge of serenity and style. The entire roof of the building has been... More

Daylight only sparsely penetrates the north-facing box windows into this Viennese apartment situated in a turn-of-the-century ‘Altbau’ building. SCHÖNSTIL develops a new living concept based on the appealing splendor of the rounded arch entryway. The adjoining library and dining area were immersed in infinite deep-sea blue. And, finally, the previously unused hallway takes on meaning. The adapted interior is complemented by a custom-designed mirrored buffet, several existing pieces, and a selection of new acquisitions. Nicole Viktorik Nicole Viktorik Nicole Viktorik More

With a view to careful redensification, we are building the Qulumbus residential and commercial building in the center of the Vorarlberg municipality of Klaus. The project consists of two different structures, connected by an underground garage. Albrecht I. Schnabel The street-facing three-story, crystalline cube houses commercial areas on the first floor and eight rental apartments above. The smaller rear building contains another four apartments. Albrecht I. Schnabel The buildings are constructed of solid wood. Only the base and ceilings are made of reinforced concrete, the exterior walls and gable roof are entirely build of wood. The facade is clad with dark glazed wooden slats. The light wood of the window frames and the wal... More

On the loosely built-up outskirts of the Lake Constance community of Lochau, we have built a modern residential quarter. In close cooperation with the municipality, the design advisory board and the neighbours, we achieved a careful and well thought-out densification. Spread over four buildings, we created 20 light-flooded flats with generous outdoor spaces. Albrecht I. Schnabel Different typologies provide a high-quality home for singles, couples and families. Built in sustainable timber construction, the buildings blend harmoniously into the existing residential area on Lake Constance. All flats are lit on at least two sides, and on the top floors even on three sides. The common access platforms covers an inner courtyard which, like... More

The project “Out of the blue” consists of the restructuring of a 150mq detached house in Milan. From the very beginning , in agreement with the commitent , alongside the functional requirements, an architectonic language developed thus magnifying the intrinsic characteristics of the house and improving the perceived ratio between the different programmatic areas, creating a new balance and harmony. Caption The nerve-centre is a monolith of Deep Titanium Corian which accomodates the induction hob , designed to create continuity throughout the kitchen and living area; an iconic and versatile element which can be used as a work-top in the preparation stages, then transformed into a dining table for lunches and intimate dinne... More

Over the next ten years, the Metzgergrün district is set to undergo a profound transformation and change into a contemporary housing estate without losing its original character. To replace the 27 row buildings from the 1950s, a modern district with about 500 new apartments and generous green areas is being built here. “This urban composition of residential courtyards, social center, high-quality and differentiated open spaces, new networks and the right connections has the potential to become a model and future-oriented quarter,” praised the jury. Dietrich Untertrifaller Manageable Neighborhoods The design arranges the apartments into six blocks, creating manageable neighborhoods. Each block combines three to four-s... More

For this small estate in a quiet residential area loosely built up with single-family homes, we have arranged two elongated cubes slightly offset to each other. This ensures both the necessary privacy and unobstructed, wide views. To the north, an inviting, semi-public courtyard opens up the complex, while the play ground is located to the north-east, separated from the private areas. The architecture skilfully plays with the contrast of raw concrete and fine wood structure. The façade is extensively glazed, the balconies offer constructive weather protection and summer thermal insulation. The emphasis on the horizontal, the contrast between closed and open areas and the targeted use of daylight appear unobtrusively elegant. Albre... More

“From my grandfather I inherited a modest forester’s lodge in the heart of Pszczewski landscape park. I wanted to enhance it and create contemporary dacha for friends and family.” The idea of finishing the second house in the middle of the woods came from Investors’ love for nature and proactive way of spending spare time, as well as the need to create an asylum, standing in contrast to the quick, everyday life of big cities. Although the dacha steers away from traditional representation of a lodge, all design solutions and materials draw direct inspiration from the overpowering proximity of nature. After analysing the project’s needs, world’s directions and sightings of nature, the surface of - initi... More

Blok 59 is part of the revitalisation of the Strijp S railway zone in Eindhoven and forms an ensemble with the residential buildings Blok 61 and Blok 63. The three inter-linked buildings were inspired by the large warehouses in New York and, in terms of architectural style, are in harmony with the industrial image of Strijp S. Blok 59 is a residential building with a commercial plinth for business premises. The building contains 156 apartments that are varied in nature. In addition to two and three room apartments there are studios and spacious apartments at the top of the building. The high-rise block is accessed via an internal staircase and via interior galleries. These are situated round an enclosed courtyard. The bicycle storage and s... More

The three well known Europoint towers at the Marconi square in Rotterdam are designed in the early 1970s by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM). The towers are 95 metere high and are have been designed for use as offices. Supporting concrete columns in the façade and a central core that contains the elevators, stairwell, toilets and technical spaces. The free floor parts of 33 x 47 m are a guarantee for the best layout for each type of office. The façades feature a light-coloured travertine grid with square windows. All windows have been fitted with dark-tinted reflective panes set in bronze-coloured frames made of anodised aluminium. These have been placed snug with the façade surface, resulting in an extremely even loo... More

Situated on the steep slope of the Costa Brava, the house offers on a living area of 335 m² a brilliant view to the gulf of Roses. When looking through the large window fronts, a landscape panorama unfolds, which reaches from the Mediterranean to the peaks of the Pyrenees. Like in front of a cinema screen, the residents look through a wide band of glass. Sky, sun and sea seem close enough to touch.On two floors, the holiday home nestles crescent-shaped on the steep slope. Widely projecting concrete ceilings and walls frame the glass facades. The upper floor jumps back in cascades and makes room for a large roof terrace which surrounds the house on three sides. Interior and exterior spaces interlock - the bay seems to be literally drawn... More

An oasis of tranquility, family warmth and tranquility in a noisy megapolis More