HOTEL ATLANTA:
Adaptive reuse of a hotel into residential apartments.

Inside ATLANTA, curved lines, coloured tiles, and pastel tones recall the elegance of the 1930s, while original doors and floors are combined with walnut, textile wallcoverings, and ceramic finishes, introducing a contemporary softness wit subtle touches. Meanwhile, recessed terraces preserve the rhythm of the façade and give each apartment a loggia-like feel. The stairwell forms the soul of the building, where daily bustle gives way to a calming atmosphere, with new floorboards intentionally left recognisable as contemporary additions—a tangible metaphor for time and renewal.

Photos: @lucid.lucid

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A DIALOGUE BETWEEN OPPOSITES:
The threshold in-between

The linking corridor becomes the mediator: a red-toned threshold finished with terracotta tiles and bright red window frames. It marks the shift between the domestic and the introspective where contrast is reinforced by the warm in-between character of the corridor.

Materiality plays a central role throughout: weathered wood, 3D wall finishes, mortex surfaces, old beams, and smooth terrazzo floors express a carefully curated patina. This project is not just a home; it is an exercise in spatial rhythm, where light and shadow, color and material, memory and transformation meet in a carefully orchestrated balance.

Photos: @lucid.lucid
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A DIALOGUE BETWEEN OPPOSITES:
Three volumes, one narrative

This project reimagines the transformation of a former café and adjoining barn into a light-filled home, two volumes connected with a newly built passageway. Together, the three volumes form a cohesive ensemble—each with a distinct atmosphere, but designed to be read as one architectural story, one spatial narrative.

Our team was responsible for the complete interior design and offered aesthetic and architectural guidance for the building’s transformation. Architecturally, we focused primarily on the rear façade and the connection zone, including the front façade of the passageway.

Photos: @lucid.lucid
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MORE ABOUT THE CEILING:

The entrance foyer was redesigned as a colourful threshold between spaces. With its bold green tones, built-in lockers, and a sculptural star-shaped light fixture overhead, this transition area feels both refreshing and inviting.
The warm grey flooring matches the adjoining rooms, creating a continuous flow between the spaces.

Photos @koenbroos.photography

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VIVA GOES ABROAD:
Well-deserved office trip in Lisbon! ☀️

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