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In with the Old
Time and many thoughtless refurbishments have diminished French architect and designer Maxime Old’s legacy. But, thankfully, two of his most glorious interiors have been preserved in Rouen.
Observation: Building support
Casablanca does a fine line in conserving its colonial architecture but is more inclined to neglect its more recent gems. Meet the duo fighting for modernism.
Inside Casa Xina, a striking architectural gem in Barcelona
Casa Xina is all China-inspired folly on the outside but inside it’s a world of quiet and calm. And the residents are happy to conspire to keep it that way.
Hunt for a home
Built as a hunting lodge in the 1930s and seized by the SS during the war, Villa St Martin in Alsace has a colourful history. It is now an idyllic family home.
Expo 45: Casablanca
You won’t see many tourists in Morocco’s largest city, and infrastructure is lacking. But despite its crumbling mix of ancient and modern architecture, the locals adore Casablanca’s undeniable, if faded, glamour.
Triangle d’Or
The Moroccan city famed for its Art Deco architecture is in the middle of a huge regeneration project, making it the perfect time to invest.
