HOLIDAYARCHITECTURE

Natural consistency: Les Chalets Lara & Louise at Lake Forggensee give a new interpretation to the archetype of the traditional barn – with a focus on local wood, alpine views and sunbathing time in the pergolas.

Lightness in Luxembourg: the transformed, historic townhouse proves how easily privacy and community can go hand in hand.

The village of Ardez is surrounded by contemplative mountain scenery. The modern Chasa Tuoretta also draws on traditional architecture and is modelled on one of the oldest buildings in the region: the medieval residential tower.

Casa Afife is situated in a rural settlement near the Atlantic Ocean in the northwest of Portugal – between Viano do Castelo and Caminha, a small town on the border to Spain.

Gentle transition to the next generation: the renovation of the former farmhouse d’Kammer in the Lower Allgäu is a tribute to the past, a celebration of minimalism and a labour of love that shines through in every detail.

At Hotel Casa Martinelli in Maggiatal, Switzerland, traditional and contemporary architecture combine to form a harmonious ensemble. Star architect Luigi Snozzi has complemented a 350-year-old Ticino house with a cubic, concrete structure.

The old four-sided farm in the Bavarian Forest has been in the family for seven generations. In 2017, the ensemble consisting of a residential building, stable, outbuildings and a listed bread bakery was restored and adapted.

The Life House was designed by British architect John Pawson, widely known for his minimalist style. Located in a Welsh valley, the house is a place of silence and contemplation, inspired by both Japanese architecture and Benedictine monasteries.

With the Glashaus, Danish architect and designer Sigurd Larsen has created an extraordinary residence in the Uckermark region that places space, airiness and a sense of serenity under a transparent roof.

In the far north of Norway – on a small island in the Fleinvær Archipelago within the Arctic Circle – the composer and musician Håvard Lund has created a retreat for artists and vacationers.

Mediterranean minimalism: A 106 meter long stone path leads to Villa Santanyi which is located in an almond grove with sea and mountain views in the south of Mallorca.

Not far from Merano, between green orchards, vineyards and alpine views, lies the loft chez mone&harry, which was created by the experimental designer Harry Thaler and conceived down to the last detail.

Like a canvas, the white backdrop of Monopoli reflects the sky and the sea. Casa Santa next to the San Salvatore Church also focuses on the essentials, staging light, texture and the magnificent view.

In the village square of Unsere liebe Frau im Walde a pilgrimage site in South Tyrol, you will find the Hotel Zum Hirschen. When this former pilgrims’ hostel was transformed into a hotel, a special emphasis was placed preserving the authenticity of the building and making its history come alive.

This holiday home can be found in a secluded spot in the unspoiled countryside of the Finnish region of Karelia: in the middle of a forest and directly by lake Santara. The property consists of a residential house and sauna connected by a terrace.