Tina Barankay

On the road When architecture becomes an invitation: Kyoto

Nowhere else in the world do tradition and modernity come together as impressively as in Asian cities. This contrast is particularly evident in urban architecture. Part II of the series Architecture of (subtle) contrasts: Kyoto.

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On the road When Architecture Becomes an Invitation: Seoul

Nowhere else in the world do tradition and modernity meet in such a striking way as in Asia’s megacities. The contrast is most evident in their urban architecture. Part I of our series Architecture of (Quiet) Contrasts: Seoul.

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In Conversation On the Art of Repair: Christina Biasi-von Berg

For 20 years, the Merano-based design studio Biquadra has operated at the intersection of architecture, interior and furniture design. The focus on the unique characteristics of each (interior) architecture project results in unmistakable designs – far beyond South Tyrol.

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Positions The charm of the unfinished – or: just do it

Sometimes it is precisely the imperfect that makes something appear perfect. In architecture, there are clever approaches that play with the unfinished, the authentic or the minimalist and impress with their own aesthetics. A consideration.

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Inspirations Space for Many

If you want to spend your holiday with a larger group, you not only need enough beds, but also enough space for group activities and privacy. We show a selection of suitable holiday homes here.

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On the road In Greece, Morocco… and Bauhaus

Our author Tina Barankay sheds light on what Bauhaus and its students have to do with Mediterranean architecture and what interactions have occurred across spatial and cultural boundaries.

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Inspirations Bold Use of Colour

Sometimes it’s colour accents that give a building the finishing touch; other times, colour becomes the essential architectural element. We present a selection of holiday homes that each play with colour in a unique way.

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Inspirations Black

Black is considered the architect's colour – at least as far as clothing is concerned. But of course there are also many impressive houses with black façades, with different materials. We would like to present some examples here.

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Positions Society. Powers. Design.

Shape and colour affect our sense of what looks good. Yet this means that design is far more than merely a stylistic device or a designer’s idea. It is also a response to social trends, which in their turn influence the further development.

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Inspirations (Simply) Opulent.

Sometimes it's the playful elements that make a house special. Or the contrasts between historical details and contemporary interiors. We present a few residences whose décor particularly caught our eye.

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Inspirations Repurposed

There are countless heritage-listed buildings throughout Europe that have been given a new lease of life in recent years. In many cases, special holiday accommodation has been created in the process. Here is a small selection.

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Positions Holidays. The best time of the year.

When did we actually start taking holidays? And how has the concept of ‘free’ time changed over the centuries? A short (cultural) history.

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One Picture Longing for summer

Our author Tina Barankay is actually a winter child. However, the image that still inspires her to immediately plan a trip to the south is revealed here.

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ArchivePositions Big (great) architecture in a small space

Postmodern minimalism - in Tiny Houses you can often live carefree with a lot of comfort and design in the smallest of spaces. Or at least get ideas for more reduction and sustainability in your own everyday life.

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Positions Finnish design. And what Japan has to do with it

In this article, we use design and architecture to show two countries that, at first glance, seem to have little in common: Finland and Japan.

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Positions Architectural statements. Everything is a copy – sometimes in the wrong place

Regional building culture strengthens the local identity. Locals and guests alike benefit from this. Yet architecture does not have to remain in the past, says our author Tina Barankay.

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Positions Right in the middle. The kitchen

The kitchen is not only where every good party ends. It is now often the central room of the house. And through its design, functionality and equipment, it sometimes makes a decisive contribution to vacation happiness.

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Positions Things you (do not) need

What really is luxury? The change in meaning of a term in the course of recent history.

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Positions Sustainable travel – Organic shower gel and three scoops of ice cream

Travel and ecological responsibility are by no means mutually exclusive. However, there are no simple answers - the topic requires honesty, self-critical reflection and yet often remains complex.

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Positions Workation – On the Sense or Nonsense of a Trend

Great freedom or double workload? When and how it makes sense to combine work and private life on holiday.

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ArchiveHomeStory Living the dream: The community-project MeerLeben

Directly on the idyllic Baltic Sea coast, less than 1km from the beach, you will find a very special kind of village in which a group of people from all walks of life have each realised their dream of planning and building their own holiday home.

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