Apartment
Loft im Flösserhaus
The Flößerhaus Steyr embodies the history of the Upper Austrian town: built in the 17th century on the banks of the River Enns, it later fell into disrepair, before being restored and extended with due respect.
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Holiday home
Palazzo Coppola
A gateway to Salento: to this day, Palazzo Coppola plays a central role in the urban fabric. The 190-square-metre roof terrace serves as a viewpoint overlooking the Ionian Sea and, stretching from the sun deck with its plunge pool to the dining area with its outdoor kitchen, is the largest room in the house.
On the road
Breathing in Le Corbusier
Anyone wishing to immerse themselves in Le Corbusier’s architecture at close quarters and savour it in contemplative silence will find the perfect destination in the Couvent de La Tourette. Dr Brigitte Schultz visited this remarkable place of tranquillity for us.
In Conversation
A material researcher shaping the future of architecture: Prof. Helga Blocksdorf
To build in a way that conserves resources and is climate-friendly in the future, a synthesis of practical experience, fundamental research and teaching is essential. The key discipline for this is structural engineering.
Houses
Selected accommodation from our portfolio.
Austria, Tyrol
Appartementvillen Aradira
A modern interpretation of local materials: The flats with views of the Silvretta mountains combine wood and slate with large windows and cubic shapes.
Holiday home
Das Richterhaus
Living history with fresh perspectives: anyone staying at the listed Richterhaus on the edge of the Bavarian Forest can sense the patina of the past, the spirit of the present and the calm of rural life.
Holiday home
El Elevador
A radical presence: El Elevador is a retreat on the edge of El Hierro’s volcanic landscape – an architectural invitation to contemplation, exposed to the elements. Far removed from perfection and comfort, yet full of honesty and poetry.
Austria, Salzburger Land, Zell am See
Aufberg 1113
Clear lines and cubic architecture with a view of the Kitzsteinhorn — like a modern bird’s nest, the Aufberg 1113 is enthroned in the Austrian Alps and combines luxurious spaciousness and a warm ambience.
Apartment
Volta do Pátio
Windows onto the courtyard: Volta do Pátio, in the vibrant Bonfim district, is like a personal invitation to discover Porto off the beaten track – a colourful hideaway where life revolves around two inner courtyards.
Holiday home
Villa FO
Born from the landscape: Villa FO, nestled in the hills of the Val di Noto, is a radical yet deeply contextual piece of architecture – featuring an experimental design language and a strong connection to nature and the terrain.
Spaces
Inspiring places and unusual locations for workshops, team events or private parties can be found in our Spaces section.
Space
Friedrichshof
Situated on a former tobacco field on the Melz estate is the Friedrichshof – a newly built retreat and conference centre for small groups, nestled in the heart of the Mecklenburg Lake District.
Space
Motel Manifattura Tabacchi
Urban Renaissance: A raw, industrial vibe characterises the vast halls of the Motel – a spectacular event space within the Manifattura Tabacchi in Florence. Where cigars and cigarettes were once rolled, there are now extraordinary venues offering a flexible concept suitable for a wide variety of events.
Space
Gutshof Valentin
Old walls, fresh spirit: not far from the Nibelung city of Worms, surrounded by vineyards, the listed Valentin estate with its limestone façade, exposed supporting structure and timeless design invites you to get together. The historic backdrop is both a stage and a silent star.
Magazine
Take a look behind the scenes in sections such as Open House, follow our series of interviews with architects and designers, read Positions on current topics, or browse our On the Road tips.
On the road
Sacred, Radical, Phenomenal: Derneburg
Once the impregnable domain of celebrated painter Georg Baselitz, Derneburg Castle in Lower Saxony is now evolving into one of Europe’s largest private museums of contemporary art.
Inspirations
Take the Plunge!
What could be more tempting on a hot day than a jump into cool water? Whether a former irrigation tank or a perfectly crafted design statement: these pools and water basins are every bit as varied as the holiday homes themselves.
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Last Minute
Apartment
Stall & Sterne
Inspiring universe: The Stall & Sterne holiday estate between the Ore Mountains and Vogtland is an example of a creative approach to building in existing structures — full of ideas, colours and spatial experiences.
Holiday home
Casa Ceppi
Casa Ceppi is a rural property on the Croatian peninsula of Istria. The historic complex, which comprises a main building and outbuildings grouped around a central square, was in ruins until it was discocerd by the Berlin architecture firm Wietersheim, who lovingly restored it and gave it a new, contemporary lease of life.
Hotel
Casa Modesta
Casa Modesta is located in the Ria Formosa Nature Park, a protected natural lagoon on the Portuguese Algarve. To the owners Casa Modesta means more than just a hotel: they associate happy childhood memories with the estate that once belonged to their grandfather.
Apartment
Hacienda Cuatro Ventanas
The north coast of Tenerife is characterised by lush green vegetation and by buildings in traditional Canarian style. One of them is the Hacienda de las Cuatro Ventanas – a 17th century mansion surrounded by a tropical garden.
Holiday home
Casa Defilla
In the village centre of Sent in the Lower Engadine, Casa Defilla, built by confectioners, overlooks an impressive Alpine backdrop and rich history. Of swallows, Swiss stone pine parlours and the great art of subtle modernisation.
Hotel
Villa Zoé
At Villa Zoé in the village of Koutouloufari on Crete, Greek architecture meets treasures from across the world. Two former globetrotters have fulfilled their dream of owning a hotel by restoring two old Cycladic houses.
Apartment // Holiday home
Haus Wanderlust
Wild and romantic nature surrounds the Wanderlust holiday home in secluded Treseburg, a dreamy village at the entrance to the Bode Gorge in the Harz Mountains.
Hotel
Hotel Sturm
In the Hotel Sturm, the architecture of the 80s takes on new dimensions, artfully and subtly connecting the past with the present. A multi-layered house with a clear philosophy and sustainable concept, set amidst the cultural landscape of the Rhön.
Hotel
Hotel Hinteregger
Family owned for over 100 years, Hotel Hinteregger has been remodeled and enlarged over several generations. Old and new are clearly perceptible and yet harmoniously united.
Apartment
Atelier Palermo
Palermo is a city of contrasts, where baroque splendor meets morbid charm and a lively atmosphere. In the capital of Sicily, Stefan Koppelkamm – graphic designer, photographer, author and university lecturer – has fulfilled his dream of having his own atelier in a baroque palazzo.
Apartment
Mas Oak
Between the Pyrenees and the sea, just an hour from Barcelona, Mas Oak, a listed farmstead with private horse stables and an atmospherically renovated guest house, hides in a green valley surrounded by fields, pastures and old almond trees.
Holiday home
Casa Olivi
Nestled into the rolling hills of the Marches and with panoramic views of the sea, Casa Olivi is located close to the medieval town of Treia.
Apartment // Holiday home
Nordstern
Nordstern is situated just 200 metres from the Baltic Sea on the northeastern coast of Schleswig-Holstein. On the site of an old farm, the former stable building has been converted into a semi-detached house with two holiday apartments.
Holiday home
Alpenloft Madero
Madero is one of five alpine lofts nestled on a sunny slope in Bad Gastein. It is a flexible and spacious holiday home that offersup to 6 people a unique panorama design experience.
Holiday home
ArchitekTurm
Built in 1956 on the outskirts of Braunschweig, this former water tower hasn’t been used as such for decades and, as an unusual holiday home, offers views as far as the Harz Mountains.
Hotel
Milla Montis
With its restrained and at the same time sensational design, the South Tyrolean Milla Montis Hotel enriches the Puster Valley with an architectural highlight. The motto of the architectural intervention: origin, redefined.
Apartment
Francocci 7
On a hill in Umbria, the green heart of Italy, lies the Francocci 7 estate with sweeping views over the countryside. The former Fatttoria has been renovated and extended with modern architecture.
Apartment
Ida
South Tyrolean Stuben meets minimalist zeitgeist. The Ida — historic town apartments in the heart of Sterzing skilfully bridge the gap between the past and today. Here, star-ribbed vaults and ornate door frames blend with clear shapes and natural materials.
Hotel
Wilmina
In a lush green backyard in the middle of Berlin Charlottenburg, the Wilmina — an extraordinary hotel with a delicate history — reveals its unique dimension. The listed ensemble has been transformed by the architect duo Grüntuch Ernst.
Holiday home
Werf IJlst Sinnehúskes
The Sinnehúskes are exclusive waterside lodges, each with their own boat at the back of the house. They are located on the site of a former shipyard on the outskirts of the historic little town IJlst.
