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Porto for insider: The stylish Casa1015 is located between Douro and Atlantic Ocean in the vibrant Foz neighbourhood. The house from the 19th Century is situated in one of the narrow, winding streets which are typical for Porto.

3 days. A city of contrasts. Abundant architecture, exchange, and up-close encounters with magnificent projects. Joining us: 50 architecture and design enthusiasts. Tracing the footsteps of Álvaro Siza Vieira, Eduardo Souto de Moura, and their contemporary successors.

With rural exodus, vacancy and stagnation in daily life, what are the options? An interview with town planner, visionary and ex-journalist Frederik Fischer, who has been revitalising rural areas for years.

Sabato, the weekly luxury magazine of the business newspapers De Tijd | L'Echo, presented our partner houses Haus Schminke (pictured) and Casa 1015. Print edition 64, November 2023.

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.

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.

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.

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.