In this publication, over 20 renowned architects and interior designers expose their visions of the contemporary residence.These projects are extremely varied in terms of departure point as well as conception: a contemporary residence constructed from an old linen factory, a current renovation of an old master house,a transformation of a sailor's house into a pleasing living and working space, a sober restoration of an authentic hotel, a hyper modern apartment in a contemporary building, etc.These few articles, however, are based on a same element: the permanent search for the essentials in architecture and interior design.This quest, in general, drives interior designs that witness a pleasant living minimalism: sober and stripped with respect for the right proportions of warm and natural colours.

In this publication，over 20 renowned architects and interior designers expose their visions of contemporary residence．These projects are extremely varied in terms of departure point as well as conception：a contemporary residence constructed from an old linen factory,a current renovation of an old master house，a transformation of a sailor’S house into a pleasing living and working space，a sober restoration of an authentic hotel，a hyper modern apartment in a contemporary building，etc．These few articles．however,are based on a same element：the permanent search for the essentials in architecture and interior design．This quest，in general，drives interior designs that witness a pleasant living minimalism：sober and stripped with respect for the right proportions of warm and natural colours．The timeless quality of materials and the contemporary know—how form the centre of each project．This is probably what we know as serenity and refinement．which are encompassed in these interiors.

Preface

CHAPTER I:  INSPIRING WORKS

Radical Transformation of a 1959 Villa

Contemporary Residence on the Foundation of an Old Linen Factory

Contemporary Apartment in an Old Building

Timeless Class and Discretion in a Villa

Lighting, Symmetry and Sobriety

Monastic Ambience in a Forester's House

The Search for Ultimate Sobriety and Pure Beauty

CHAPTER Ⅱ: CONTEMPORARY CLASSICS

Harmony of Old and New

Contemporary Transformation of a Historical House

A Manor-Style Classical Villa with Contemporary Accents

A Sober Coastal Apartment with Maritime Accents

Contemporary Interior of a Campine Farm

Authentic Renovation of a Country House in Damme

A Timeless and Current Art of Living

Contemporary Transformation of a Country House in Walloon Brabant

CHAPTER Ⅲ： NEW TRENDS

Contemporary Renovation of a 1970 Villa

Art and Design in a Country House

A Serene Universe for a Unique Furniture Design Collection

Refined Minimalism in a Contemporary Apartment

New Space for a Unique Collection of Contemporary Art

CHAPTER IV：THE CoNTEMPoRARY KNoW—HoW

Light and Space in an Apartment at Ostend

A Carpet of Pebbles

Exclusive Fireplace in a Contemporary Decor

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