In Curaçao, spring is not a season that arrives, but a presence that reveals itself in the light. It lingers in the slow drift of shadows, in the warmth held by stone, in the quiet dialogue between sea air and structure. On site, each moment becomes a way of seeing. Forms emerge gently, materials catch the sun, and the landscape guides every intention. Here, spring is a shift in perception - a soft sharpening of the gaze, where inspiration settles into place. . . . Curaçao 2020, on going @lyongoarchitecture @algemeenpensioenfondscuracao

Spring settles over the Portuguese countryside, revealing the textures of old stone, timber, and land shaped by time. As nature awakens, this former farm begins its quiet transformation — openings rediscovered, volumes reimagined, and a new dialogue emerging between past and present. Guided by light and memory, the reconversion unfolds gradually… soon to be revealed. . . . Portugal 2024, ongoing At @quintadosbugalhos With @atelierpeninsular

Meelpakhuis will be at the launch of NL25, a new publication by Maas Lawrence bringing together 143 projects by 134 architects from across the Netherlands placing well-known and lesser-known work side by side. Publication NL 25 Thursday 23 April 2026, 19.30 Veerlaan 3, Rotterdam With @_maaslawrence_ Photos by @corentinhaubruge

Curaçao, last week. With the masterplan fase completed, we’ve now started working on the next chapter of this project. Being on site again, walking the landscape, seeing the light, and experiencing the place beyond the drawings, was incredibly inspiring. It added new layers to the project and brought many ideas with it. We’re looking forward to continuing this process together with @lyongoarchitecture - developing the project step by step, and shaping it further in the months ahead. The project aims to introduce the new plaza as an attractive destination in Punda - reactivating the historic Waterfort structure with new activity, and creating a place where indoor and outdoor life flow naturally together. Thank you to @algemeenpensioenfondscuracao for the wonderful collaboration and for guiding us around the island during this inspiring visit!

« 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