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Pöstlingberg, Linz: A historic house outside, a work of art inside

Finished work, open to the next chapter: Michaela Frank spent four decades bringing the "Römerburg" on the Pöstlingberg back from decay - legally, structurally, and aesthetically. In this interview, she describes the process as a dialogue with the building fabric: listen, observe, then act. Read on

From Bruges to the world and home to a waterfall in Occitania

Jan Spaens from Bruges talks about restoring a 15th-century watermill in Occitania, a discovery in the archives of Albi and why the time has come to pass on twenty years of his life's work. Read on

Koszalin: A late 19th-century villa on the Baltic coast

The former Danziger Straße in Köslin was a prestigious address; its character remains visible today in Koszalin's Piłsudskiego Street. An interview about house number 51, the Baltic coast, heritage protection in Poland and the underestimated investment potential of Koszalin. Read on

Nearly three decades dedicated to manor houses

Manfred Achtenhagen is a hotelier, developer and specialist in manor houses who has shaped the market in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern for almost thirty years. In this interview, he reflects on his estate in Ludorf, the complexities of restoring heritage properties and why he remains confident about the future of Mecklenburg’s manor houses. Read on

Infrared heating in castles and listed properties: efficiency, integration and preservation of building fabric

Historic buildings place special demands on heating systems. An expert interview explains why infrared heating is often the better choice for old buildings and listed heritage properties and where hybrid concepts can make sense. Read on

Kontinuität der Badekultur: Whirlpools und Wellness im historischen Umfeld

Wasser prägte herrschaftliche Anlagen stets als Statussymbol und gestalterisches Element. Wie Wellness-Installationen heute in historische Park- und Gartenanlagen integriert werden. Read on

From ruin to retreat: transforming a former inn in the Polish Sudetes

Dutch set designer Urian Hopman transformed a historic ruin in Poland’s Sudetes into a unique rural retreat. Combining original structures with modern design, his interiors reflect a balance of materials, light, and lived-in character. In this interview, he shares his journey from ruin to remarkable home. Read on

Country estate just outside Hamburg: A good spirit awaiting new guardians

Nicola von Hollander shares insights into the family estate, recounting its history, present life, Tatort filming days, and the good spirits that now pass the manor with its Lenné park near Hamburg to a worthy successor. Read on

Palma’s Gallery Owner Gerhardt Braun in Conversation

Gerhardt Braun shapes Palma’s art scene like few others. A conversation about urban palaces, curatorial concepts, and creative visions along Mallorca’s capital’s art gallery district. Read on

Between Tailoring Art and Castle Romance

Frank Wienand is a menswear tailor based in Aachen, Germany. But his entrepreneurial spirit goes beyond fashion: just across the border in Belgium, he is managing a very different project - at a place where fine fabric and elegant clothing have long been part of a refined society. Read on

Beesenstedt: Life in the castle - driven by vision and heart

Between rural charm, historic preservation, and the dancefloor: why Schloss Beesenstedt in Saxony-Anhalt has become a hidden gem for artists, businesses, and creatives - and what makes this place truly unique. Read on

Holy Walls, New Life: A Church as Home

What's it like to live in a church, and what challenges should one expect? Owner Luca from Ravenna shares exciting moments and common questions - from purchase to renovation. Read on