Palacio de los Condes de Miravalle

Talk about the best of both worlds. A flawless combination of 17th century colonial grandeur with a raw industrial/contemporary edge, this historic landmark within the UNESCO World Heritage Site (The historic center of Mexico City) has been restored into the stylish Downtown Mexico Hotel by Abraham Cherem of Cherem Arquitectos... 

Via Yatzer. See more here (Photographs: Jaime Navarro, Undine Pröhl)

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The overwhelmingly quiet and beautiful courtyard at the Cortile di Via Savona at Zona Tortona - (Part of the Luce Tempo Luogo exhibition in Milan) by Dorell, Ghotmeh and Tane Architects, in collaboration with Izumi Okayasu and Toshiba. The idea is that the courtyard and reflective pool are illuminated by the sun during the day and by LED’s at night. A great example of appreciating the historic and century-old walls, while employing light and a contemporary pool to enhance each component...

Via Yatzer

Massimo Listri

Using natural light where possible, photographer Massimo Listri has perfectly captured what can only be described as the most exquisite interiors in the world. In his own words:

My photography is an expression of tranquility and silence in this chaotic society - a sense of perspective and equilibrium. This is therapy for the soul. Every time I take a photo is like the first time a treasure is revealed, a first emotion, be it an empty room or the greatest treasures of the Vatican...

Self Portrait

Castello di Pierrefonds, France, 1995

Biblioteca di Michelozzo a S. Marco, Firenze, 2009

Palazzo Martelli, Firenze, 2008

Biblioteca di Weimar, Germany, 1997

Biblioteca del Abbazia di Kremsmunster, Germany, 1994

Palazzo Reale III, Stockholm, 1998

Lapidario di Palazzo Mozzi Bardini, Firenze, 2009

Palazzo Altemps, Roma, 1998

Castello di Aglie I, Piemonte, 2007

Cappelle Medicee, Firenze, 2008

Reggia di Venaria I, Piemonte 2007

Read and see more here

Sourced and Sold

The Sourced and Sold Shop in Amsterdam specializes in industrial salvage and antiques. Heavy-duty, solid and durable - which is 100% right up my alley...

Especially when it translates to an interior like this...

Images via here (last image via Yatzer)

With walls like these...

Who needs furniture...

Via Yatzer (Palazzo Martelli, Firenze, 2008 | photo © Massimo Listri)

Alketas Pazis

Currently located in a 400 m2 factory from the 50's, Temporary-Showroom (under the discerning eye of Alketas Pazis) operates as a prop house for the filming industry, specializing in locating, rescuing and reclaiming mid-century modern and industrial antiques. This fabulous space also doubles as Pazis' home in Athens, Greece...

"A world of warm coffee served in tin white post war mugs and assorted delectable sweets offered in a U shape tin hospital syringe/urinal container. All around us items flourish such as an old fashioned gymnasium leather beam, a metal locker with mesh wire frame doors, a magnificent apothecary and ‘on gard’ fencing swords and masks, because after all in the 40’s, a true gentlemen fought in true style."

(Tina Komninou for Yatzer)

Photos by Vangelis Paterakis and Vassilis Skopelitis via Yatzer. Initially via Beefy