#restauration

King Louis XVI Private Bedchamber,

Château de Versailles, France,

Recently restored to its 1789 appearance (after 40 years of research) is a masterpiece of late 18th-century design located within the King's Private Apartments (petits appartements).

Vejrhøj, Fårevejle, Denmark,

Originally completed in 1967 by Danish architect Ole Meyer. Having fallen into disrepair, in 2018 Studio Marshall Blecher and Jan Henrik Jansen Arkitekter were tasked with restoring the home for its new owners, adding a standalone extension that mimics its original form and thatched roof.

Notre-Dame de Paris, FR.

Avril 2019 - Novembre 2024

1957 Porsche 550A Spyder !

Built in 1957 as part of a limited run of just 40 cars, the 550A refined Porsche’s early racing formula with a lighter and more rigid spaceframe chassis.

This particular chassis, delivered to California racer Jack McAfee, quickly proved its capability, dominating SCCA events across circuits like Laguna Seca, Riverside, and Palm Springs.

What makes this car especially compelling is its continuous story. Ownership has spanned the United States, South Africa, Japan, and Germany, with each chapter adding to its provenance. It also carries a rare detail from its racing days, with a modified rear body section derived from the earlier RS 550, a feature preserved through its latest restoration.

That restoration alone sets it apart. Completed over six years by renowned Porsche specialist Andy Prill, the car underwent a full nut and bolt rebuild, with more than £300,000 invested to bring it back to exacting standards. The matching numbers gearbox remains intact, and the original engine case accompanies the car, along with period photographs, race programs, and documentation.

Torre Santo Cotrubbo, Sannicola, Italy,

Richard Foster's 1968 "Round House,"

Wilton, Connecticut, United States,

Also known as the "Circambulant House" or "Rotating House, the Round House is a distinctive modernist architectural masterpiece.

This unique home is engineered to rotate 360 degrees, offering dynamic, panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.

The house's main living area sits 12 feet off the ground on a central, fixed concrete core. A large, three-ton ball bearing (originally designed for warship gun turrets) allows the entire structure above it to rotate. At its fastest setting, a full rotation takes approximately 45-48 minutes.