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Below deck, overlooking the sea: Ardora is situated on a Galician hillside overlooking the Atlantic – a complex of flats inspired by upturned boat hulls and traditional granaries. A multifaceted revelation.

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Apartment Lastovo

Croatia at its very best: on Lastovo, one of the most remote islands in the Adriatic, architect Jurek Brüggen has transformed the ruins of a former village hall into seven relaxed studios. Yet another example of the principle that ‘after it’s broken, it gets even better’.

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Holiday home Hira

Golden hours on the Danish west coast: the Hira holiday home in North Jutland, tucked away in wild heathland, is an architectural invitation to lose track of time together.

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Holiday home Villa Ruhleben

A gem of Darß seaside resort architecture, renovated and extended with a light-filled annexe: Villa Ruhleben, built in 1890, can accommodate up to ten people – just five minutes from the Baltic Sea beach and nestled in the heart of a pine forest.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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ApartmentHoliday home Boccamonte

A house overlooking the Ligurian Sea tells the story of post-war Italian modernism, an extraordinary family history and an architectural tradition waiting to be rediscovered.

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Holiday home U Mulinu Casanelli

From ruin to icon: U Mulinu Casanelli in south-west Corsica is an architectural hybrid that preserves the spirit of the rugged island in every stone, whilst incorporating modern perspectives.

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ApartmentHoliday home Casa della Sensa

A green oasis in the heart of Venice: Casa Della Sensa is a rare gem. Tucked away in a secluded spot, this small palace combines Venetian elegance with contemporary design and a private garden.

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Holiday home Palazzo Nianu

Traditions in soft red, off-white and blue: Palazzo Nianu is a subtly renovated oasis in the heart of Salento, boasting a spectacular roof terrace. Authentic, unpretentious and deeply atmospheric.

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Holiday home Corni di Fiasco

Majestic olive trees, curved stone walls, imposing vaults and wild herbs: Corni di Fiasco is an Apulian Arcadia in close harmony with nature, the light and the materials of the region.

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Holiday home Dune Seaside Getaway

A harmonious blend of architecture and nature: anyone looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the city will find their perfect hideaway on the Goeree-Overflakkee peninsula: a holiday home surrounded by flora and fauna, with a touch of Scandinavian charm.

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Hotel Løvtag Bornholm

You can't get more treehouse than this: Danish-German architect Sigurd Larsen teamed up with two partners to build three cabins in the treetops of a forest on Bornholm.

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Holiday home Westerdeich 22

Nordic by nature: in the village of Vollerwiek, where the vastness of the marsh meets the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site, a wooden bungalow stretches out into the greenery. Functional, warm and filled with light.

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Holiday home L’Emballage

An old plant nursery repackaged: L’Emballage in Saint-Malo is a successful symbiosis of historical substance and contemporary architecture, in which a concrete skeleton has been given a new lease of life.

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Holiday home Knoten House

Between light, wood, and sea: less than 500 metres from the beach, Knoten House in the fishing village of Agger is reminiscent of Danish summer house architecture from the 1970s. A modern interpretation with a focus on durability.

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Holiday home Casa Plaj

Radically simple: Casa Plaj, an earth-red, archetypal holiday home, hovers on a ridge above Portugal's Silver Coast. Almost sculptural from the outside, open and minimalist on the inside.

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Apartment Torre Ganduglia

Viva la Torre Ganduglia! On the Ligurian coast, in the heart of the medieval old town of Noli, a 24-metre-high tower offers new holiday perspectives on history and the sea.

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Hotel Trevarefabrikken

A visionary place at the end of the world: how two pairs of brothers transformed an old factory in Lofoten into a vibrant hotel and cultural centre where people and nature connect in a truly special way.

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Holiday home Casa Lia

Arm in arm with the Alentejo and just a stone's throw from Lisbon: the Casa Lia bungalow feels like a warm embrace – with its clean lines, minimalist colours and the tranquillity of the Portuguese countryside.

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Holiday home Casa Esperança

Architectural love triangle: with its unusual geometry and hidden garden, the modern Casa Esperança in the south of Mallorca finds its own unique position amid historic structures.

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Holiday home Fattoria Santo Ianni

Arcadia in the heart of Abruzzo: concrete steps connect the stone houses of the former farmstead. Follow them to discover traditional rooms with a modern twist, endless green hills and a pool with views stretching to the sea.

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ApartmentHoliday home norderdiekhuus

The renovated thatched cottage is located in a fantastic, secluded setting, within walking distance of the beach, right next to the Tümlauer Koog nature reserve, which is part of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea.

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