Restoration

The traditional houses of Valencian villages—such as those in l’Horta, la Ribera, or la Safor—share a humble yet deeply meaningful architecture. With a recognizable layout —entrance for the cart, main hall, cool room, kitchen, and attic— they were conceived as places to live, work, and coexist. Their value lies in repetition, functionality, and adaptation to the environment, built with local materials such as rammed earth, lime, clay, or reed, the result of knowledge passed down through generations.

The Sarv House dates back to the year 1970 before the reconstruction project began. The new owner of the house wanted us to give our opinion on whether he should keep the house or tear it down and replace it with an apartment.

The Gerland swimming pool, built in 1932 by architect Tony Garnier, a Grand Prix de Rome winner in 1899, and listed by the French Monuments Historiques authority, just received a spectacular extensive renovation. Situated within the Matmut Stadium de Gerland complex in Lyon, the Gerland Aquatic and Sports Center reimagines the “Athletes’ Quarter”, initiated but left incomplete by Tony Garnier. This project now provides a sports complex open to the public, school students, and the professional rugby team, Lyon Olympique Universitaire (LOU Rugby). The project includes a training performance center, offices for LOU Rugby, and an aquatic wellness and fitness center, all redesigned to meet current expectations.

The small rum bar Campana del Rey is located in the heart of Munich’s old town on the second basement floor of a small residential building. The vaulted cellar probably dates back to the 16th century. The upper floors have undergone several phases of conversion.

Located in Moganshan Town, Zhejiang Province, the site consists of a historic Chinese residence and a courtyard.  The residence is a typical five-bay Jiangnan dwelling with an elevated beam structure and double eaves.  Before restoration, the building has fallen into disrepair due to long-time negligence.  The client wants to convert this 100-year-old residence into a chic, commercial teahouse, while retaining the authentic vibe and craftsmanship of the historic building.