La Fábrica, an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Barcelona became a career-defining manifesto for Ricardo Bofill and a home for his studio (@bofillarquitectura ) and family.
The 31,000-square-meter industrial ruin was transformed in 1973, and stands as a powerful testament to architectural reinvention and the philosophy of adaptive use.
Industrial and residential, sacred and profane, romantic and brutal, green and gray, work and life, La Fábrica its a sculptured totem of contradiction– not a lost cause but a master’s masterpiece.
Discover more on Bofill’s inspiring approach to architecture, and to life in our book ‘Ricardo Bofill: Visions of Architecture’ – available to purchase via the link in our bio.
Photography courtesy of: Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura.
The glow up on this antique Swiss barn to chalet conversion is mindblowing - swipe left to see the original.
Set in the Swiss mountainous green slopes of central Valais, this alpine pasture chalet was converted from an early 20th-century barn.
The architects, Savioz Fabrizzi Architectes, retained the original barn's format, utilizing the natural gradient of the land.
As featured in our book 'Upgrade Your House', which showcases how a creative vision and skillful execution can transform a preexisting structure into a dream home.
Pick up a copy via the link in our bio.
Photography by Thomas Jantscher
This rural home, at the foothills of the Great Wall of China, sat empty for many years. Swipe to see the transformation!
Rather than tearing it down, design firm guò bàn ér (@guobaner_beijing ) saw an opportunity for a second life.
By retrofitting the existing structure and adding a seamless garden-level extension, they transformed a forgotten dwelling into The Roof House– a sustainable sanctuary bridging the gap between active modern living and rustic countryside charm.
Discover the art of transforming old architecture into a haven of comfort and style in our book 'Upgrade Your House', available via the link in bio.
Photography by: Boris Shiu
The oceans are the lifeblood of our planet, a source of wonder, beauty, and inspiration.
Our book 'The Oceans' features the iconic photography of @chrisburkard - a world renowned outdoor explorer who takes us on a journey through the seven seas.
From the rugged shores of the North Atlantic to the tranquil waters of the tropics, Burkard's lens captures the stunning diversity and ever-changing beauty of the world's oceans.
With each turn of the page, readers are transported to a different corner of the globe, immersing themselves in natural splendor. The book is also a call to action, a reminder of the urgent need to protect and preserve our fragile blue planet.
'The Oceans' is available to purchase via the link in our bio.
Photography by @chrisburkard
Set high against the dramatic topography of Medellín, the Zagal Loft by Gudchoiz (@gudchoiz ) is designed to frame the majestic Andes Mountains through expansive picture windows.
To unite the two-story home into a singular space, the architects dissolved internal boundaries by utilizing strategic voids, a fluid sculptural staircase, and an iconic column of living greenery.
Woven together by a continuous, cleverly inverted material palette of concrete and wood, the dwelling redefines the duplex as a harmonious whole that draws the sweeping landscape deeply inward.
Discover more interiors above the city in our title 'Penthouse Syndrome', available to purchase via the link in bio.
Photography by: @mateosotoph
Dreaming up your next summer adventure?
Whether your perfect season involves the deep sanctuary of a ryokan, the salt spray of the open ocean, or the rhythm of a legendary hiking trail, our collection is here to spark your wanderlust.
Don't just plan a trip, design an experience. Discover all our escape titles via the link in our bio or at gestalten.com
Photography by:
1). @ryokanwanderings
2). @jackson.groves
3). courtesy of @suenyo.bali
4). Jan de Roos
5). @dayyanarmstrong
Floating on the misty edge of Lake Derby in northeast Tasmania, this unassuming timber-framed sauna by Licht Architecture (@licht_architecture ) is deeply tethered to the region's wild rhythms.
Approached via a winding forest path, the structure hovers gracefully above the water, clad in raw, site-specific larch and local hardwoods designed to weather naturally.
Inside the softly slatted interior, a wood-burning stove anchors the elemental space while a single framed window transforms the surrounding tree line into a living canvas.
@floatingsauna_lakederby
Discover more about the world’s most striking contemporary saunas and their culture in our book 'Ridiculously Good-Looking Saunas', curated by @christopher.selman . Available via the link in bio.
Photography by: Eduardo Knoch (@dutzik )
Fun dining over fine dining—Hannah Kleeberg redefines hosting as mood, memory, and creative style in our brand new and highly anticipated release, 'Herrlich Hosting'!
'Herrlich Hosting' is the debut book by Berlin’s @herrlich.dining , one of the most talked-about voices in today’s food scene and founder of the culinary studio Herrlich Dining.
Known for playful, stylish concepts that turn butter into sculpture and tables into stages, she brings a radically fresh eye to food and gathering.
This book is about feeling, not perfection: meals become moments, recipes become memories, hosting becomes self-expression.
Dreamy, bold, and witty chapters celebrate a new language of dining where atmosphere matters more than rules.
'Herrlich Hosting' is available now in both English and German editions via the link in our bio.
Photography by @finndubbeld
Step inside Japan’s inventive, offbeat homes where the everyday becomes surprising, radical, and new.
In a culture shaped by precision and restraint, domestic projects become sites of quiet experimentation.
These houses privilege clarity over excess, intent over display. Rigorous yet flexible, they adapt to daily rhythms while proposing fresh ways of living.
'A House in Japan', written by @kissacastaneda is available at gestalten.com and via the link in our bio.
Swipe to see the masterpieces from the pioneers of Tropical Modernism.
Based on the concepts of Modernist style and Bauhaus aesthetics, tropical countries like Brazil or Mexico have developed their highly unique visions of an international style and an architecture which is both timeless and desirable, which continues to be highly influential around the globe.
Concrete Jungle presents some of the most exciting tropical houses and tells the surprising story of lush modernist architecture.Get your copy via the link in bio or at gestalten.com
Featured:
1). Architect: @formafatal . Photo by: @boysplaynice
2). Architect: @danmitchl + sidartaandsandjaja. Photo by: @tommasorivaphotography
3). Architect: @rp_arquitectos . Photo by: @onnisluque_fotografia
4). Architect: @studiomk27 . Photo by: @scarpa_andre
5). Architect: @spbr.arquitetos . Photo by: @nelsonkonfotografias
6). Architect: Paulo Mendes da Rocha. Photo by: @leonardofinotti
Rooted in a philosophy of juxtaposition, Robert Gigliotti’s (@robertgigs ) Los Angeles home harmonizes thrifted treasures and vintage design within the historic walls of a former police commissioner’s residence.
Rather than feeling like a pristine set, the wood-paneled space is a deeply personal, sensory sanctuary filled with family artifacts and the grounding scent of palo santo.
Approaching the rented property as a dedicated custodian, Robert continuously evolves the interiors to create a living, adaptable timeline of midcentury ease and East Coast nostalgia.
Discover more about how the creative community makes borrowed spaces feel personal, layered, and alive in our title 'Home for Now', curated by @earlofeast – available via the link in bio.
Photography by: @sarahvictoriabates
Born from architect Stefania Stera’s (@stefaniastera ) deep childhood roots, La Grintosa is a residence intimately tied to the craggy Sardinian coastline.
The design unfolds in captivating contradictions, blending a severe, almost brutalist edge with organic curves and the local vernacular.
In its continuous dialogue with nature, the home ultimately finds a way to be at once austere and sensual, modern and classic.
Discover more residential architecture and interiors with a Southern touch in our book 'The Mediterranean Home', available via the link in bio.
Photography by: Nicolas Borel and Tiziano Canu
