There is a great story behind this place! This boutique hotel and design studio is a former priest's house originally attached to the Brialmontlei Abbey. Hotel Le Tissu View of the Brialmontlei Abbey from the hotel The building was purchased by DMG Architectural Solutions as their interior design studio.  They found that most of the time the building was empty so they decided to turn the place into a boutique hotel. It still functions as a working design studio showcasing fab

The Guild Houses adorning the main square  of Antwerp were constructed around 1580. They are mostly gothic in style although some houses have some classical details on their facades. Construction reflects the tradition of building in wood with the use of stone and brick to imitate wooden pillars and beams. The group of houses is characterised by its variety.  Each house strives to be different in height and rhythm. They feature extensive use of glass for maximum  light penetr

The character of Amsterdam's central district is defined by the townhouses that line the canal rings. This unique urban form is an UNESCO World Heritage Area. View of renovated canal houses in the Jordaan residential district Constructed during the 17th century these picturesque abodes now known for their aesthetics performed an important commercial function. The housing construction encouraged water traffic so the canals became an efficient way of rapidly transporting goods