Remote in the Lingurian mountains lies the Che Bella Vista, a house in typical regional shape, with two apartments. The house was built on an old vineyard away from larger settlements to offer peace and … more »

Something unusual started in the late 1950s outside of Bern, Switzerland: In the middle of the woods, above the river Aare, five young architects inspired by the concepts of Le Corbusier wanted to build an … more »

Country/Region: ES-Spain, Costa Brava, Girona
Name: Alemanys 5
Scenery: historical quarter in a small charming city
Lodging: 2 apartments (“El Badiu” (the Veranda) & “El Jardí” (the Garden))
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2010
Architect: Anna Noguera, Barcelona
Press/Publication: … more »

Country/Region: DE-Brandenburg, Uckermark, Kraatz
Name: Gutsspeicher Kraatz
Scenery: at the park
Lodging: house
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2010
Architect: Florian Profitlich, Kraatz/Berlin
Press/Publication: Zeitmagazin 3.2011
Awards: ./.
Homepage: gutsspeicher.de
Special Features: In addition to the house you can rent the studio (3rd picture)

Country/Region: DE-Lower Saxony, Island Norderney
Name: Insular Apartments
Scenery: East Frisian Islands
Lodging: 3 Apartments
Architecture: old&new
Completion: 2004 (conversion)
Architect: Birgit Stüdemann & Eilt Wessels, Norderney
Press/Publication: ./.
Awards: ./.
Homepage: insular.de | Translation
Special Features: ./.

The “Bleibe” (abode) is a refuge in a simple and pure Bavarian home. Concrete, glass and wood give the apartment an honest character and offer a place for relaxing, cooking, reading, summit climb, and happiness. … more »