Art, Nature & Architecture: Gutshof Güldenhof by Heim Balp Architekten & Artist Danh Vo.In Stechlin, Germany, Heim Balp Architekten and artist Danh Vo transformed a series of farm buildings into a thriving centre for art and an example of sustainable living and social interaction. The brief led to a unique jigsaw combination...
Raw Objects by Theodore Psychoyos.At Carwan Gallery in Athens, Theodore Psychoyos’ Raw Objects unveils a collection of functional objects, hatched while the artist was building his own home on the island of Naxos. The collection is an ongoing exploration inspired by the...
Archi-geological Wonder: Ca’n Terra House in Menorca by Ensamble Studio.A happy discovery during the couple’s family vacation catalysed Ensamble Studio to transform an abandoned sandstone quarry in Menorca into an expansive holiday home. Developed with the aid of digital earth scans and careful planning,...
Architectural Rebirth: Castle-Turned-Convent in Corsica by Amelia Tavella Architects.Amelia Tavella has restored the 1,000-square-metre castle-turned-convent dating back to 1480. The crown jewel of the modern-day structure is, hands down, the copper skin cast over the original stone facade, taking care not to cover it...
Third Place Pop-up in St. Petersburg by DA Bureau.As part of the significant reconstruction, DA Bureau carefully restored the historic St.Petersburg mansion façade, maintaining the building's rich history and identity. Instead of being quashed, these aesthetic qualities were celebrated,...
Hourré House in Labastide Villefranche, France by Collectif Encore.We may have found our dream house with Collectif Encore’s Hourré House. Inspired by it’s crumbling state, this farmhouse in Labastide Villafrench is transformed into a two-storey family home patchworked with exciting potentials. The...
Plantea’s Transformation of an Abandoned Adult Cinema in Madrid into Sala Equis.Plantea transformed a former adult-film cinema in Madrid into a contemporary art-nouveau theatre within its abandoned shell. The previous dark interiors reminiscent of its racy, X-rated past have been replaced with an undeniable air of...
Masa Design Gallery Launches Inside An Abandoned 1970s Mansion in Mexico City.Joining a burgeoning number of design initiatives in Mexico City, Masa Gallery has launched its inaugural exhibition inside an abandoned 1970’s mansion. Featuring functional contemporary and historical pieces by 16 artists and designers,...
Rone Transforms Abandoned Art Deco Mansion in Melbourne.Melbourne street artist Rone presents Empire, an installation takeover of Burnham Beeches, a formerly glorious 1930's mansion in the Dandenong Ranges. Rone collaborated with interior stylist Carly Spooner to source over 500 Art Deco...
