Moonza JournalDezeen — Interiors2 min read
Ænsemble Adds Contemporary Layers to a Century-Old Country Home Near Berlin
Architecture studio Ænsemble has revamped a sprawling 700-square-metre Wilhelminian-period home in Brandenburg, Germany, where distinctly modern features stand out among the aged interiors. The house was built at the start of the 20th century.
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Mixing old and new is one of the most appealing decorating approaches, provided the contrast is deliberate and controlled. A modern, clean-lined sofa in a room with old walls shows both off; if everything is modern or everything old, the appeal disappears.
For offices in converted old houses, the approach is ideal: modern ergonomic desks and chairs alongside the building’s original doors, windows and floors. Modern furniture brings efficiency and the old building brings character.
- In old buildings, choose clean-lined modern furniture to create contrast
- Restore original details rather than replacing them
- Let furniture deliver efficiency and the building deliver character
