New issue: ISSUE #10 Graft Architecture Office

Here you can find a small overview of the topics printed in the new issue:

• Interview with the architecture firm Graft about company philosophy, foundation, passion and exciting projects
• Apartment Guide: From the cozy old building apartment to the luxurious loft apartment
• House Guide: The big overview of different types of houses like detached houses to vacationhomes

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Architectural firm Graft in an interview: Current projects, company philosophy and successful foundation

Whether futuristic skyscraper, VoloPort or modern dental practice: Graft has a versatile real estate project portfolio! The globally successful architecture firm was founded by the 3 German architects Wolfram Putz, Lars Krückeberg and Thomas Willemeit in 1998 in Los Angeles. Since 2018, Sven Fuchs, Dennis Hawner and Georg Schmidthals have been part of the team of partners who continue to drive and develop the company in a future-proof manner. The company now employs over 100 people and has offices in Berlin, Los Angeles and Shanghai. Their project diversity is extensive, from modern office buildings to moveable home bases made of containers, or even residential buildings such as Villa M, to future projects such as e-charging stations or Volocopter ports. Their modern implementation of diverse projects is unique, and their passion is what sets Graft apart. The founders talked to us about their passion, founding the company and their numerous projects. Dive into the world of design real estate!

• Interview with architectural office Graft

Apartment and house guide: Here you will find the property that suits you perfectly!

We present you in our big apartment and house guide different types of real estate, so you can find your perfect property. We go into detail about the advantages, disadvantages and features of each type of property, so that you can choose your dream property.

Old building apartment: apartment with high ceilings decorated with stucco – advantages, disadvantages & explanation.

You’re a student, want to move in with your partner or just want to get away from home and into the city? Maybe you are even thinking about buying an apartment? Then an old building would be right for you. Due to their predominant proximity to city centers, Altbau apartments are hot on the market. High ceilings, bay windows and box windows are characteristic features of this architecture and promise a feel-good factor. Altbau apartments are often found in an apartment building or even in a historic villa. Whether renting or buying, here you will find useful tips, advantages and disadvantages around this special building type.

• Old building apartment

Loft apartment: buying, renting and living – how old factories become luxury apartments

If you are looking for an apartment or want to find out more about the market, you will come across a number of terms: apartment on a floor, attic apartment, maisonette and many more. We would like to answer the following question for you here: What exactly is a loft? During the 40’s lofts first appeared in large cities such as New York. In this process, old storage areas and factories were converted into living space in order to live inexpensively. This definition has nothing to do with today’s meaning of a loft. Nowadays lofts are highly sought after, exclusive and very expensive. Nowadays, old industrial buildings continue to be converted, but also new buildings are built in loft style. If you want to learn more about the advantages and disadvantages or tips about this type of architecture, then you are at the right place.

• Loft apartment

Single-family home: build, buy or rent? Modern ideas for your own home

The traditional single-family home has not been so traditional for a long time. Quite the opposite. The single-family house is rightly the most popular type of house in Germany and is becoming increasingly modern, although it continues to compete with other types of house such as the villa, the solid house or even the prefabricated house, although the categories do not have to be mutually exclusive. From the floor plan, to energy regulations, to the little extras: your single-family home is up to date. Especially for young families, this type of house is something very special, as this will usually be the first home of their own. You are interested in building or renting, or maybe even want to buy a house? Here you can find out everything about the advantages and disadvantages of a single-family home, useful tips and everything you need to know, from the perfect plot of land to the right energy regulations.

• Single family house

Vacation home: buy or build dream house by the sea or lake? Advantages, disadvantages & tips

Who does not know it? You’ve simply fallen in love with a place and would love to spend every free minute there. But the workplace and the main focus of life are simply too much anchored in the actual home country. In such a situation the option of a vacation home opens up. Whether on the beach or on the lake: a vacation home or weekend house can be located basically anywhere, and have almost any house form. Whether it is a villa, bungalow or country house, a vacation home can be many things. Buying a house for rental purposes is also an option. Criteria, characteristics, and the question of if and how we try to answer you in the following article.

• Vacation home