Get a feeling of loft space and maximize natural light – this was the task that studio Nouvel Interior faced when working on the project of this one-bedroom apartment for a young couple in Goteborg. But the initial conditions were almost perfect – the housing is in a former office building, where there is a…
This apartment is located in a former post office in the western part of Stockholm – a large old sign still hangs on the exterior of the building as a tribute to the past. As we know, in such unusual buildings often quite interesting living spaces are obtained, and this apartment is also memorable. Of…
It is always interesting to see how old abandoned non-residential buildings get a second chance and find a new beautiful life. This coziest little cottage in Canada was once a stable, hence low ceilings and modest room size. But these small flaws are almost not felt in the updated look, because designer Ashley Montgomery has…
3 levels, wooden ceiling beams, and real fireplace – you probably thought that we are talking about a spacious wooden cottage, or perhaps even a mountain chalet. But no, this is a townhouse almost in the very center of Moscow. The fact is that the housing is located in a former garage building, which provided…
Converting old industrial or commercial premises into residential buildings is an excellent tradition in European countries. This barn in the Cotswolds in the UK has found a new life after extensive renovation. It was important for the owners to preserve the spirit and history of the place, but not to sacrifice comfort. The designer created…
In a small mountain town in Colorado, an old church stood idle until one local family once noticed it. The new owners decided to convert the house into an unusual family residence, where they could stay during their winter holidays. Gorgeous arched windows with patterns (especially in the living room!) and ceiling vaults do not…
The English furniture designer Russel Pinch often came to this family estate in the west of France as a child, but only recently he and his wife decided to convert the old cowshed located on the site into a cozy home. To begin with, the family cleaned up all the stuff and demolished unnecessary partitions…
“To realize a childhood dream” – this is how we can describe this project near Stockholm. When the children of the owners grew up and went on their own life journey, the spouses Johan and Mia decided to change their place of residence for something very unusual and original one. The old chocolate factory for…
We love the stories of large-scale reconstructions because in such houses a special atmosphere usually reigns. Previously in this barn in Spain the owners kept hay and different equipment, but now it is a wonderful country home. New windows were installed in the building and decorated with shutters, a veranda and a balcony were constructed,…
Lyceum is a unique project of the reconstruction of old abandoned buildings in Stockholm. In the middle of the last century, a research institute functioned at this place, but was soon closed and stood idle for some time. A few years ago, a local developer saw the potential in it and decided to convert it…
