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« Tra antico e nuovo deve esserci un punto di contatto. » Carlo Scarpa In rehabilitation projects, architecture often unfolds in subtle, sometimes invisible gestures: a measured contrast, a carefully considered lighting strategy, a restored detail that regains its presence. In this process, every detail matters. A column, a moulding, an ornament are not merely decorative elements; they are fragments of memory, witnesses to craftsmanship, to a specific era, to an architectural intention. Preserving and enhancing them means accepting that the project should not impose itself upon the place, but rather inscribe itself within its continuity. Bringing together the historic and the contemporary requires precision and restraint, finding the right balance between respect for heritage and contemporary uses. Private client Paris, France 2025 Offices , 6000 m² Photos by @corentinhaubuge

Rehabilitating an industrial building means valuing what already exists rather than erasing it. For Molengebouw and Riffellokaal, the metal structure, wooden ceiling and brick façade have been carefully preserved to maintain the identity of the former factory. Original openings and façades remain intact, anchoring the project in its industrial past. The interior spaces now offer contemporary comfort, with highly flexible layouts, generous ceiling heights, and a beautiful transparency between rooms. The result is a subtle dialogue between heritage and modernity, where the spirit of the industrial site continues to inspire new ways of living. Molengebouw and Riffellokaal Leiden, Netherlands 2020 residential and commercial, 6700 m² With @demeelfabriek @pietersbouwtechniek @lolalandscapearchitects Photos by @corentinhaubruge

Beneath the garden of De Meelfabriek, designed by Piet Oudolf, lies a remarkable feat of engineering and architecture: a three-level underground parking facility. Built in a challenging context, where the groundwater level is particularly high, this project required advanced technical solutions to excavate and secure the space while preserving the integrity of the site. Designed to maximize capacity while respecting the aesthetics, it integrates discreetly into the heart of Singelpark in Leiden. Above it, the Singel Toren, a 50-meter-high tower, rises with elegance. Its exposed concrete structure and distinct volumes create a contemporary dialogue with the surrounding historic heritage. The apartments feature large windows, generous loft-like spaces, and terraces, combining light, modernity, and a strong connection to the city. This project perfectly reflects our approach: merging functionality, architectural rigor, and respect for the urban landscape, while giving every element—even a parking garage—its own identity, and pushing technical boundaries in a complex aquatic environment. Parking + Singel toren Leiden, Netherlands 2022 Parking + residential and commercial, 8500 + 5300 m² With @demeelfabriek @pietersbouwtechniek @lolalandscapearchitects Photos by @corentinhaubruge

Living in Meelpakhuis means choosing a unique way of inhabiting space, where industrial heritage meets contemporary living. Here, the rehabilitation preserves the existing concrete structure, which becomes a constant presence throughout the apartment. It creates a strong connection between rooms, adds character, and shapes an atypical living environment. Generous volumes, open layouts, and impressive ceiling heights allow the creation of spacious lofts filled with light. Living in Meelpakhuis is about inhabiting an unconventional place, where architecture tells a story and transforms everyday life into an experience. . . . Meelpakhuis Leiden, Netherlands 2025 Residential , 7300 m² With @demeelfabriek @pietersbouwtechniek @lolalandscapearchitects Interior project by @gabi.interior.design Photos by @spacecontentstudio

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