HOLIDAYARCHITECTURE

Vila Slatina, set amidst the sun-drenched hills of the Slovenian wine region of Štajerska, is another project by owners Igor and Vanja, who are revitalising old rural structures and transforming them into sophisticated accommodation with a contemporary look and comfort.

Holiday home

Casa Bendico

Archaic architecture: half temple, half barn, the holiday home Casa Bendico near Noto stages the essentials and, despite its massive walls, creates a lightweight atmosphere with stunning sea views and a pool.

Best Of

The most popular houses in 2024

As we do every year, in mid-January we publish the holiday homes that our readers particularly liked last year. In which house would you like to spend your next holiday? We look forward to your feedback!

In Conversation

Kasper Egelund (Vipp): »My whole concept grew out of failure«

Time for a chat! We talked to Kasper Egelund, third generation co-owner and CEO of the Danish design brand Vipp about architecture, design and his passion for holiday houses.

APARTMENTS IN THALE, SAXONY-ANHALT

schlicht & ergreifend: das Birki

Simply beautiful. There is no better way to describe Birki, an historic brick-built house in Thale, a small town on the northeastern rim of Germany’s Harz mountains.

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Houses

Selected accommodation from our portfolio.

Austria, Salzburg

haus und hof

Three apartments near Salzburg celebrate the art of reduction and fascinate with simplicity. Vacation with a view of the Austrian mountains.

Apartment

Schockelgaul

The guest house “Zum Schockelgaul” is located directly on the German Wine Route in the the village of Forst. The farmstead features four apartments, a converted barn, a wine bar, a village shop and a spacious garden.

Holiday home

Maison 10étangs

Bring everyone along: if you’re looking to get away from it all in a larger group, you’ll find what you’re looking for in the gentle landscape of Wallonia and the Maison 10étangs – a place full of peace, space and a dozen bathing ponds.

Italy, Tuscany

Villa Sorriso

Tuscany in spring: Enjoy delicious meals, culture and wander through the Mediterranean coastal landscape. A light-flooded anchor point with a sea view.

Holiday home

Quinta da Lila

Unwind in style: Set in a vineyard, the three accommodations at Quinta da Lila give an old Portuguese farm a new lease of life – with subtle aesthetics, contemporary comfort and unusual pools.

Holiday home

Seedorf 360°

Cast off: the Seedorf 360° architect’s house on the island of Rügen tells the story of the adventures of a circumnavigation, both in form and content, combining traditional building elements with modern design language and bespoke art.

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Spaces

Inspiring places and unusual locations for workshops, team events or private parties can be found in our Spaces section.

Space

Waldhausstudio

The Waldhausstudio, situated near the Geltinger Bay, is a standalone wooden house in a secluded location, surrounded by tall pine trees and with a view of the Baltic Sea.

Space

Raumquartier

What may appear as a church at first glance turns out to be a flexible space miracle inside. Located in the city of Brandenburg, the Raumquartier adapts perfectly to the needs of its users.

Space

Tante Polly

Close to Karlsruhe, right next to the Rhine floodplains, Tante Polly is an inspiring, hip and relaxed venue for all kinds of events, whether weddings, team events, workshops or lectures.

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Magazine

Exciting reads for a comprehensive insight. Take a look behind the scenes in our HomeStories and Insights sections, get to know your hosts or read their positions on current topics.

HomeStories Intuitive souls, dedicated foodies and passionate hosts: Anke and Felix Krohmer

There are countless ways to become a host, even for career changers, as Anke and Felix Krohmer’s journey demonstrates. Their recipe for success? A blend of passion, perseverance and a keen instinct – especially for the right architect.

Materials Fabulous upcycling: Old clothes become new bricks

Young architect Clarisse Merlet turned the devastating impact of fast fashion into a virtue and founded FabBRICK, a creative recycling company that transforms textile waste into a new material for interior design.