Personal Education & Cooperations on some famous projects:
University educated engineer, construction Specialist & Artist in organic architecture. Heritage Conservator.
Professional practical training courses - building science
2002 - 2004 Frank Lloyd Wright - Taliesin Foundation Scottsdale, Arizona and Taliesin Spring Green, Wisconsin, USA Urban planning & “Green” architecture.
2007-2009 and 2011-2014 several practical workshops, training courses and seminars related to building biology.
2003-2005 Sedona, Tucson & Albuquerque, Arizona / New México, USA: Education of original Adobe design/ construction in combination with Clay-bricks, stamped clay/mud, clay plaster, wood and iron features.
1990 - Cooperation with Artist/ Creator Carlos Páez Vilaró, Punta Ballena, Casapueblo, Punta del Este, Uruguay. 1988 - Cooperation with Carlos Páez Vilaró, Architect Franz Pernisek on famous Chapel on Cementerio “Los Cipreses. San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1987 + 1989 Florence, Italy: Ancient art & design techniques of fresco & stucco
1983 - 1986 - 1989, Cooperation with Cesar Manrique, Artist, Lanzarote. Interior & exterior Constructions, like Mirador del Rio, Haria, Cave and outdoor pool, Jameos del Aqua… and 4 other typical canarian private villas.
References:
The following references are just a few of projects done over the past 40 years. There are clients who wish to stay anonymous. However, some projects can be seen due to personal contacts.
COMING UP:
2026/27, Island of Crete, Greece. A 14th. Century tiny village of 7 buildings with large barn. It will be converted into a small, cosy Boutique hotel resort. It is a monument protection project. Lately announced on-hold. Further archaeological investigations needed. Awaiting building permit.
2025: Germany-Bavaria, Farmhouse with horse stables and a barn from the 16th century. Restoration monument protection project. (status: advanced reservation, pending building permit)
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Private home. Various bathrooms/wellness... Seamless wall & floor surfaces and 2 “Tadelakt” bath-tubs, shower… all custom-built hand modelled. Once completed, new pictures will be added.
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2024/26’: Scilly Islands, (Archipelago of 140 small islands) 5 Inhabited, lies 45 km south of Lend’s End Cornwall/UK in the Atlantic-gulf stream. Very mild and soft climate, it’s called The Côte d’Azur of the UK. Status: advanced reservation. Awaiting building permit confirmation.
Tresco, Scilly Islands: Restoration/modification, extension of a small private boutique hotel, wellness & spa area, 8 guest rooms/flats.
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2023: TIME OUT - move to Austria
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2021/22’ Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, private residence.
Kitchen & Living room - Various clay plaster finishes, Bathroom, walk-in showers with seamless marsh lime wall surfaces.
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Germany.
Renovation of a 19th century Loft, 2 floors - project management
Clay plaster finishes, new wellness area, living spaces… attic expansion…
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Tower Project Top floor! (previous water deposit) rounded seamless shower surfaces… 3 layer, very limited space… just this location with no lift was a real challenge…
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Germany: Hörnum, Sylt Island: Interior design.
Various Clay walls. Colour: sand/dune. Design and two times application, in soft finish.
Various bedrooms, Kitchen and living room with fire place. Clay plaster (Antique Provence) in a newly built thatched roof (Reetdach) home.
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Germany: Bavaria. Bad Tölz
Upgrade and design change of an existing fireplace/oven. Material: “Antik Provence”, clay of “Tierrafino”.
France: Chamonix - Mt. Blanc - (finished)
Chalet-Farmhouse: Wellness Spa/Hamam construction with custom-built benches and back support built-up. All surfaces, walls, ceiling and seats are covered with authentic Moroccan Tadelakt. Furthermore, natural clay plaster and lime/marble surface creations in bathrooms, showers and various other rooms. Also, clay paint finishes on ceilings in cross brush technique.
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France: St. Tropez, Spring/Summer 2021
Interior work: Extension and renovation/restoration on an existing large farmhouse complex. Surfaces creations with pure lime-cement/marble finishes, natural clay plaster applications. (Custom designed creamy/whitish colours) and individual constructed furnitures. Kitchen counter, bathroom cupboards and washbasins covered with authentic Moroccan Tadelakt. Base cabinets and much more.
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Germany, Luxembourg, Moselle area: Clay plaster walls, bedrooms..
Luxembourg: Wellness & Steam Sauna - Spa, seamless wall designed shower areas, natural clay plaster walls, clay painted and spatula technique finished ceilings.
Germany: Country home renovation & modification - project management & interior designs.
Germany: Island of Sylt, hand-made lime based seamless “STUC” walls in several bathrooms - walk-in showers, one combined with sauna, plus pebble stone and mosaic floors.
Mallorca
Large natural looking swimming pool, organic design with integrated beach areas, water fall, underwater lights, either saltwater or pure oxygen with crystal filter system. Plus, large custom designed porch with lounge, entertainment area and barbecue unit.
Mallorca, town house restoration
Restoration of a beautiful old town house. All interior materials purely natural, like clay- and marsh lime plaster. Walls and floors getting seamless surfaces. Custom designed kitchen with freestanding cooking island. Walk in showers and bathrooms & much more...
Germany: Planning and project management, interior design and work performance together with partner company at Lingerie store modification/renovation project.
Germany/ Luxembourg - permanent wall unit display. Colour: Vintage Cream/White. As a courtesy we designed and built a large clay plaster wall in vintage design. Colour: Delphi White
Mallorca:
Private Finca renovation, Capdella "Tramuntana" mountain area.
Several unique bathrooms/shower designs, wall cover made with marsh lime plaster application. Color: cream/white. Kitchen counter with authentic moroccan Tadelakt, color "Iquitos Green". Inlets on counter top solid vintage wood. Large, custom created clay plaster wall in vintage formation, also colour "Iquitos Green"...
Private residence, at river Moselle near Luxembourg
Renovation of large apartment - some walls coverage clay plaster, colour "Iquitos Green" - depth and shade vintage design application.
Planned project in Mallorca - Spain - Inspiration were the stunning colours of "Es Trenc" beach- water and sky
Townhouse Modifikation. Wall coverage in Kitchen, Living room and bathroom with marsh lime plaster. Custom designed. 3 to 4 layer application and 4 binary hues. Colour named "Es Trenc", after the famous Beach in Mallorca's south east. Concretive design with aqua marine, greenish, white Jura and Arizona blue pigments.
Coming up in the north of Mallorca, Spain (This large project is now scheduled with new owners by 2027/28)
Large vineyard estate. Convert and extended into a 5* country hotel. Restoration and extension of a 17th century building. Plus new construction of a 420 sqm natural looking swimming pool/lake with granite/Basalt stone waterfalls and 2 integrated jacuzzis. It includes a "Bose" underwater music system, various underwater lightings and a large cave for entertainment. The floors will be a combination of planked hard olive wood flooring, custom designed waxed concrete floors, restored authentic local tiles and in some parts matt, but greasy (Antique) looking designed micro cement floors. All bathrooms/shower areas get either original Moroccan Tadelakt wall applications in white/cream colours, or seamless marsh lime coverage. All walls in this mansion will be covered with the finest natural clay and whitish marsh lime. A 6-year-old stored lime plaster which gives the walls an outstanding beautiful patina and vintage look.
Private Residence: Kerpen, „Eifel“ Germany
Bathrooms and shower areas covered with custom-made lime application in vintage design. Colour: Grey „Grafite“.
Private Residence: Mondorf les Bains, Luxembourg
Natural clay plaster walls in colour „Iquitos Green” as acoustic walls for music systems.
One especially made with integrated straw as an eye-catcher in living room. Finished with custom created saddle and olive oil/soaps. Vintage design application.
Private Villa Project: Son Vida, Palma de Mallorca - Spain, 2016
Several Beds and Head-boards upholstery - covered with pure natural, vegetable tanned buffalo leather.
Private Finca Project: East coast of Mallorca for a Swiss customer
New constructed Finca - puristic design - combined with custom designed vintage clay plaster applications. All interior room walls (300 qm) covered with hand-modelled natural “Tierrafino” clay finish and „Duro“ clay plaster. Colour: Cream Delphi White“, plus painted ceilings with white „Dover“ clay paint.
Palma de Mallorca, Tadelakt as solution for wet cave bathroom walls. The application process includes polishing by hand with a gemstone and a treatment with African olive oil soap. This acquires its breathable surface and at the same time its water resistance.
Project in cooperation with the 0wners & Designers of www.dux-palma.com
Private Residence, Eifel, Germany, Rhineland-Palatinate 2015 and 2016: Renovation of a large exclusive bathroom with finest natural clay stucco in ivory colour. Furthermore adjustments/ repair of existing Moroccan Tadelakt walls and shower. Also, "Mystic" walls, own design and technique, created with material of marsh lime plaster, colour "eggshell" and for a large artistic livingroom wall, colour "slate grey".
Private Residence. Germany, 2015 (Showcase) Authentic Moroccan Tadelakt surface creation on existing chimney/fireplace in colour "Iquitos Green"..
Private residence, 2015: Forest Hill area of "Eifel" Rhineland Palatinate. All rooms/walls are designed with natural "Tierrafino" clay plaster products, clay stucco and Moroccan Tadelakt applications. The ceilings are painted with natural white coloured clay...
Project management in Cork, Ireland, 2015: Renovation and extension of a small (16 suites) boutique hotel with two restaurants. Lobby and entrance area made with the finest clay stucco, all suites and the restaurant walls applicated in an artistic design with natural clay plaster. Hand-made and finely leather-soaped and waxed with natural bee wax to produce a vintage patina. Ceilings, - authentic old-fashioned milk and clay paints. Floors: 3 cm natural wood planks (teak and olive) 2 suites will get vegetable tanned leather floorings instead of pure wooden floors.
Leather Boutique (Showcase), Germany, 2013 and 2014: A unique boutique for men and woman , which offers purely vegetable tanned leather and eco-friendly fashion products. We created finest "shades of grey" natural clay stucco wall surfaces. Furthermore; presentation stands and a showcase window, also applied with the finest clay stucco.
Private residence, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman:
Private Club, Oslo, Norway, 2010: Complete Renovation of existing Night Club. Exterior and interior construction, using AAC ( Autoclaved Aerated Concrete) blocks and panels. Lounges and Entrée Hall in Venetian Plaster, Bars and Restaurants in natural Clay Plaster, Several studios including SM Chamber with original Moroccan Tadelakt application, Wellness area & play cellar, walls as well covered with black and deep red colored Tadelakt. Floors designed with - Teak Wood and Beton Cirè.
Semi- governmental project. PDO – Petroleum Development of Sultanate of Oman, 2010: Supervising PDO's new Training/Seminar Building site in Muscat. (4500m²) Implementation of AAC, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Products. Hamra historical village restoration project.
My previous own private Residence in Muscat, Oman 2009: Three heritage houses. Complete restoration and re-construction from ground to top, including all interior designs and build-ups. (Mediterranean/ Zanzibar/Omani Architecture) In the 3 garden which belong to the compound we built a large waterfall, 3 water cascade (one with 120 year old Terracotta pottery). Furthermore; 3 open roofed patios, light features from palm leaves, large sea shells, corals, and 24 handcrafted custom made white ceramic light features. A separate garden/backyard bathroom in a natural "Zanzibar style" with wellness and massage area, large rain shower, etc.
UAE (Abu Dhabi) - Project Co-ordination and operation control, 2009: A very large government supported, affordable housing program, plus 3 private Palaces with massive landscape, large natural looking artificial lake and several water features.
2 private Residences, Nad al Sheba / Jumeirah 3 - Dubai (UAE) 3 private Villas, 2008: Very upscale, "California Style", Palm Jumeirah and Emirates Hills, Dubai Completely redesigned (Mediterranean Design) with landscape and custom built swimming pools, water features and spas, extensive interior work including all wall surface creations.
Hotel Palace, Dubai, 2008: Interior and exterior surface creations with white cement and lime plaster. Furthermore waterdisplays in- and outside.
"Sprüngli" Residence, Küstnacht, Lake Zurich - Switzerland, 2007: New extension and restoring of Private Villa, includes Spa & Wellness facilities, artistic wall coverage performance with "ancient Look" four fire-places, Patio, Conservatory, 2 Kitchen, Barbeque area, etc.
Private Residence - Saarland, Germany, 2007: Complete renovation and extension of existing historic Villa including Spa and garden/landscape - pool facilities, Autoclaved Aerated Concrete Blocks has been used for all exterior and interior structure. All walls created and covered with natural Clay Plaster, ancient Venetian plaster, and Faux Finishes. Only environmentally friendly materials have been chosen.
Le mas de Pierre, 5* Château Hotel Resort. Saint-Paul de Vence, South-France, 2006 and 2020/21:
5* "Hubertus Hof"- Wellness Hotel Tirol, Austria, 2006: Numerous projects ranging from indoor and outdoor swimming pools, 3 ponds, 2 spa areas, Japanese garden and walkways, and more…
5* Hotel/Restaurant "Hinneralp" St. Moritz, 2006: Completely new construction in "old Swiss style", 38 Suites, Indoor Swimming Pool, Wellness Area, Gym, Natural designed Outdoor Swimming Pool with rock formation, waterfall and complete landscape design.
Budwell Loft Ueberlingen - Lake Constance, South West Germany 2005-2006: White lime plastered walls and polished cream coloured concrete floor. Mediterranean, casual Style.
4* Hotel project "Burghotel" - Bavaria, Germany, 2005: Extension of one of the most recognized hotels in the Bavarian mountains. Some suites & Wellness areas were designed in authentic Moroccan architecture. Custom built open fireplaces and Tadelakt columns. We used all Tierrafino products.
5* Bahrain, Al Areen: A Banyan Tree Desert Resort & Spa Project. (Consultant project), 2005: Various artistically work on project like spa areas, spa-dome, and private villas with swimming pools, bathrooms, outdoor designs.
4* Hotel project "Hagnauer Hof" - Lake Constance, South West Germany, 2005: Complete restoration and new extension of a historic building. 15 rooms, foyer, library, French Brasserie - bar & restaurants. Hand modeled surfaces with natural "Tierrafino" clay plaster, and Tuscan gypsum plaster, natural waxed & sealed. Columns and counter tops in Moroccan Tadelakt, Interior designs build with AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete).
Kotsoloutsous Residence - Island of Spetses, Greece, 2005: Heritage - converted in New Mansion - Design & Consultation of large interior Tadelakt performance
Near Faro - Portugal, 2005: Community project of 12 villas, all built in Mediterranean Country Style Design, including private swimming-pools as well as a 120 m x 85 m size lagoon - beach style community pool and landscape
The "Rose Island" - Lake Constance, South West Germany, 2005: A private Natural Birth Center. Bathrooms in Tuscan Gypsum plaster, individual waxed. Bath tub and all architectural features build with AAC and Moroccan Tadelakt coverage. Offices with Stucco Venetian plaster hand modeled, and customized waxed.
4* Hotel project "VIVA" - Paradise Island, Lake Constance, South West Germany, 2005:
Individual designed Outside small Wall Waterfall, built out of AAC blocks, and then covered with original Moroccan Tadelakt. Artistically exterior walls built with AAC material in vintage design and openings for art & lightings.
Interior construction and wall-surface applications in several areas of the restaurant and lounge. Made with traditional authentic clay plaster and original Moroccan Tadelakt.
Pumpernickel’s Restaurant: Northport, Long Island, New York, USA, 2004: Complete restoration & renovation after the restaurant was burned out. State-of-the-Art designed restaurant completely built up, plus walls and windows sills throughout restaurant, in natural clay-plaster and Tadelakt-stone-plaster.
Renée Zellweger, East Hamptons, Long Island and Connecticut, USA 2004: Residences
The "Zebuda" Residence: Eatons Harbor - Asharoken - Long Island, New York, USA, 2004: New construction of "Hampton Style" home Extensive clay plaster walls in Terracotta/ and Ocre yellow, Tadelakt covered fire places
The Bishop Residence: Eatons Neck, Long Island, New York, USA, 2004: Ancient style designed Venetian Plaster walls.
Conrad Residence: New project in "Adobe" style. Desert Highlands, Scottsdale, Arizona - USA, 2003: Project that included 30ft columns covered with Moroccan Tadelakt, in ancient patina, kitchen and bathrooms surfaces as well built with Tadelakt.
The "Thaler" Residence: Hampton Bay, Long Island, New York, USA, 2003: Renovation and extension of old mansion incl. Venetian Bathrooms creation in Moroccan Tadelakt, plus extensive amount of ancient Venetian stucco surfaces and vaults.
Billy Joel Residences in Centre Island, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York and Miami, FL, 2003-2004: cannot be specified (Confidential)
Ira & Ingrid Rennert Residence, Sagaponnack, East Hampton, Long Island, New York, USA, 2003: New construction: Participation interior design on one of the largest private mansions worldwide. 5 buildings on plot, main house 37000 sq.ft.
The Adelipour Residence: Kings Point, Long Island, New York, USA, 2003: Restoration of Victorian Style Villa, incl. Interior walls, glossy-polished marble-stone plaster in Yuma green & creamy white; Renovation of 18th Century elevator.
O’Connor Residence, Chilmark - Martha’s Vineyard, Cape Cod, USA, 2003: Extensive renovation of an historic landmark building, landscape, water displays, swimming pool, including all interior designs.
The "Jimmy Connor" Residence: Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, USA, 2003: Complete Renovation & extension of old mansion - plus Moroccan style bathrooms with Tadelakt and Fresco Plaster
The Leon Residence: Asharoken, Long Island, New York, USA, 2003 : New construction of mansion, including Italian Fresco Marble-stone plaster surfaces on all walls.
The Brandeis Residence : Westhampton Beach, New York, USA, 2003: New Hampton - Style construction, incl. Natural Clay plaster walls, ancient Venetian Plaster surfaces, and huge open fire place.
The Friedrich Residences in Southampton, Long Island, New York. Francis Fleetwood Architects Montauk, Long Island, New York, USA, 2003: Renovation and extension of one of the largest mansions on Long Island. (Old Ireland Style) Extensive project includes interior marble-stone plaster, clay-plaster, columns, floors, etc. wine cellar ceilings in ancient plaster design, dining room in ancient, leather skin like - Venetian plaster coverage and much more...
The "Joe Convey" Residence: Woodbury, Long Island, New York, USA, 2002: Bathroom creations in ancient Venetian plaster (Sandal Wood)
Lee Hutchinson, Scottsdale, Arizona, 2002: UDA Design project with "American Clay" covered fire place, all walls, ceilings and other surfaces.
The famous "UNIQUE" Copenhagen Bakery, Long Island, New York, USA, 2002: Renovation of the Heritage remaining building- and new construction artistic exterior renovation and plaster work.
Schmieder residence, Tuscon Arizona, 2002:
Authentic moroccan Tadelakt column in center (hallway) of the house, 8 m hight, 0,8 m diameter. Various bathroom walls and ceilings, combined with custom designed handmade tiles. Concrete flooring with hue differences through natural pigmented protection. Thick wooden branches and rounded beams as ceiling features.
The Wake Residence: Cove Neck, Long Island, New York, USA, 2002: Former renewed Tennis Player John Mc Enroe’s home extensive project, encompassing multiple buildings including main estate, and various outbuildings, movie theatre, carriage house, guest cottages. Project includes interior and exterior Fresco plaster, fine marble stone plaster, etc.
The Kretschmann Residence: Lloyd Harbor, Long Island, New York, USA, 2002-2003: New construction - Old England Style Including all Interior hand-modeled Tierrafino natural clay-plaster walls, throughout home, tower, fireplaces, country style kitchen.
Lewis Residence - A Dave Robins Project, Lilly Pond Lane, East Hampton, Long Island, New York, USA, 2002: A huge mansion renovation (20.000sqft), including interior design, Fireplaces - Delphi white Tadelakt surface creation.
Joseph Residence - Crab Meadow, Long Island, New York, USA, 2002: Renovation of private home, included Vintage Venetian wall plaster application throughout the whole villa, and original Moroccan Tadelakt covered Fireplaces.
De Vita Residence: Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA, 2002: New Tuscan style home, Several hundred sqft. Tierrafino clay-plaster walls application in cathedral foyer, staircase walls and tower.
Passarella Residence: Centre Island, Long Island, New York, USA, 2002: Hampton Style - new construction. Interior walls, hand-modeled Moroccan Tadelakt stone-plaster & Tierrafino clay-plaster applications throughout the residence, in addition to numerous fireplaces, bathrooms and columns, arches, vaults.
The Hampton Designer Showcase, a Clodagh Design Project, Long Island, New York, USA, 2002: Villa Maria, the famous Convent of Water Mill
Jaget Residence: Head of the Harbor/ St James, Long Island, New York, USA, 2002: Rebuilding a more than 100 year old "Hampton Style Home at original design. Clay and antiqued polished stone-plaster application throughout home, including 4 fireplaces; exterior patio.
Mayer Residence Tucson and Scottsdale, USA - Arizona, 2002-2003: Extensive residential restorations as well as redesign and construction of new buildings; pools, spas, fireplaces, baths, hand-modeled Tadelakt performance, clay plaster work on the interior, as well as exterior pools, cascades, porches, terraces, etc.
Hollin Residence - Island of Mallorca - Balearic Islands - Spain, 2000-2001: New "Finca" construction in "authentic, traditional Mallorca - style". Cala d’Or, Island of Mallorca, Spain.
Additionally built; very large distinguish designed Beach/ Lagoon Pool, with fancy lighting in-out water effects, underwater music, large waterfall, an overflow bassin, 3 in-water columns, beach and diving areas, etc.
The David Day Residence: Mallorca, Spain, 2000: Complete renovation of old Spanish villa/mansion. Extensive project including numerous with AAC build bathrooms, fireplaces, columns, Mediterranean gypsum and Venetian plaster on all walls, barbeque, porches pool, spa, waterfalls, etc.
The Jones Residence, Son Vida, Mallorca, 1999:
Zapatero Residence - Valldemossa, Mallorca - Balearic Islands, 1998: New "Finca" Farmhouse construction (traditional design) including all interior fit out, 1 indoor, 1 outdoor swimming pool, designed like a lagoon pool, 4 porches, complete landscape design with palm, almond, lemon, orange and olive trees.
5* Sol Melia Hotel Group: Bali, Indonesia, 1998: Architect - Francois Bernat. Numerous projects within hotel complex, including 3 natural designed swimming pools, several water fountains, pavilions, spa and massage areas, 3 fireplace, 4 barbeques, etc.
"7"* Hotel Burj Al Arab: Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 1997: Performance on indoor swimming pool, wall surface creations, wellness & spa areas…
ABACANTO - Poligono Industrial, outskirt Palma de Mallorca, 1997: Huge Finca (Farmhouse mansion) converted into "Museum", Entertainment, Cocktail and evening lounge bar. Part of Restoration. Unfortunately we learned that its closed now.
Del Sarto Residence: Massa/Forte dei Marmi, Italy-Tuscany, 1997: 720m² extension of Italian Villa (5 floors) from 17th century, and completely renovated. Interior with frescos and Venetian wall finishes, exterior includes the restoration of old water displays and rare garden sculptures.
Peter Fetsch design, 1997
Noel and Liam Gallagher Residence: (Oasis) Ibiza, Spain, 1996: New Construction Huge organic shaped pool with several pass-by bridges, spas, under-water music, garden, barbeque, etc. interior design and construction of living room, kitchen, three fireplaces, hand-modeling of walls, mosaic antique stone-flooring, antique wooden beams, music sound-studio, etc.
Alberto Rubio projects, Mallorca:
Sandra and Michael Cretu, (Enigma): Ibiza, Spain New Construction, 1996: 2 Swimming Pools, 4 waterfalls, 2 indoor water cascades, 5 Porches, interior and exterior spa and extensive interior work performance.
Mike Oldfield Residence: Ibiza, Spain, 1996 : International Performer Complete renovation of holiday home, including natural swimming pool, 3 bridges, two spas (interior/exterior), two fireplaces, two bathrooms done with specialty Moroccan plaster (Tadelakt), music sound-studio; garden/ landscape design, water fountains, paving stone paths.
4* Marriott Hotel, Atlanta Georgia, USA, 1995 : New AAC Construction, Reinforced Panels & Blocks construction for the Olympic Games, done in just 7 months.
Al Maktoum Residences - UAE & UK, 1995: Six ornate customs made bathrooms, two unique Versace-style swimming pools, interior and exterior, several "work-out pools" for training of race-horses
Aziz Residence - Kingston UK/Oman, 1994: Renovation of large mansion plus training pools for horses; private swimming pool and two spas. (Both interior and exterior)
Zaal Aziz Residence: Puerto Andratx, Mallorca, Spain 1994: Exterior pool with spa, as well as extensive interior design and construction of various projects including three bathrooms, massage area, kitchen, barbeque, gym, movie theatre, etc.
Annie Lennox Residence : Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1994: 18th century "Finca" (Old Farm house), completely reconstruction and renovation project, including large swimming pool, spa, waterfall and 3 water cascades, driveways with pebble stone inlays, horse stables, music sound-studio
Michael Douglas - Cultural Center: Valldemossa, Mallorca, Spain, 1994: Mr. Douglas purchased and commissioned the restoration of an old castle, and had it made into a cultural center for the enjoyment of the citizen of the Island of Mallorca. After renovations, this became the renowned Centro Cultural de Valldemossa.
Dr. Guillermo Reynes - Architect: Professor of Architecture, Palma de Mallorca, Spain 1994: Largest architectural firm on the Island of Majorca Worked on numerous residential projects with Dr. Reynes office.
Sr. Jose Jimenez - Architect: Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Mallorca, Spain, 1994 : Director of Board of Approvals of Construction Worked on numerous private villa projects with Sr. Jimenez.
Singapore International Airport, 1993: Construction of wall-waterfall - International Terminal of Airport.
5* Hyatt Regency - Jakarta, Indonesia, 1993: Supervision of large renovation project - plus grand entryway of hotel, including Koi-ponds and 2 massive waterfalls
Brandon Burk residence, Sydney, 1993:
Q-Con AAC Production Bangkok, Thailand, 1993: Large artificial lake with entertainment areas, waterfalls, caves, extensive plaster work, and supervised construction of 48 villas, including all interior design & placing huge pond with water fountains.
The Dr. Ast Residence: Germany - Lake Constance, 1993: One of our most privately owned - outstanding projects. Still today in (2024) outstanding beautiful, as the new, now third owner, Fam. Bibo told us.
We created a Hand-Modelled "Antonio Gaudi" Interior Design Style, an extensive interior and exterior construction. The large garden, a waterfall with 2 ponds and a wooden bridge, many outdoor lights, even on the walls, integrated to the surface of the house. Custom designed handcrafted steel banisters on the staircases, artistic gypsum and lime plastered walls with various hand modelled frames around the windows and door openings throughout the whole residence.
World Expo ’92, Seville, Spain: Pavilion of Yemen, 1992: Five large water displays/ waterfalls, located inside and in front of pavilion. All wall application, internal and external ( Clay/Mix)
The "Vogel" Residence, Germany, 1992: New construction of private villa, including AAC interior design with custom-built fireplaces & wellness area.
5* Hotel Jao-Jao Bariloche: Patagonia - Argentina, 1992/93: Extensive exterior & interior construction, spa with massage areas, open fireplaces, interior designs, water-walkways...
4* The Swiss House, Patagonia, Lake Nahuel Huapi - Rio Negro - Neuquen, Argentina, 1992/93: Private Hotel - Country Style, high-end, Bed & Breakfast - including construction pavilion of 18 horse stables, Paddocks, etc.
The "Kressbronn" Residence, Lake Constance, Germany, 1992: New extensive AAC construction with hand modeled gypsum "snow white" plaster walls, individual designed forging stair cases, massive hand-made light features, and several open fire places - stone furniture… All performances were made as - artistic work done in "Antonio Gaudi Style"
The "Wassmer" Residences, 1992: New large (1800 m²) Penthouse Construction at Lake Constance, Germany.
Extensive interior performance, including hand- modeled AAC shelves, stone benches and fireplaces, mosaic works, artistically designed "snow white" plaster walls (Greek Style) , and "out-of-the-wall" coming light features.
Marbella, Porto Banus, Spain, 1992: Private Residence, 22000sqft. Completely remodeled, including new lagoon swimming-pool of 800m², 2 large waterfalls, and 2 guest houses.
Los Pampanos, Santa Ponsa, Mallorca, 1992:
Argentina, 1992: State funded restoration projects in Argentina - Buenos Aires, Cordoba, and Mendoza.
1988/1992 Cooperation with Artist Carlos Páez Vilaró, Chapel Los Cipreses Tigre, Argentina: State-of-the-Art designed project. Artistically AAC Construction of unique church. Inspiration: (Antonio Gaudi - style).
ABACO, Lonja Quarter - Palma de Mallorca, Spain, 1991: "Ancient City Palace" converted to very special classic music and evening bar. Part of Restoration
5* Hotel Pilgerhof - Lake Constance, Germany - New Construction, 1991: Complete interior design in private area, construction all performed in Mediterranean style, antique terracotta flooring, ceilings, hand-modeled walls, extensive beam and woodwork, fireplaces, water-displays, artistic gypsum plaster work and much more…
CSR - Hebel Corporation - Sydney, Australia. Consulting & Construction, 1990-1994: Several housing projects including Restaurants, Resort Hotels, Private Residences, Water Displays, Public Fountains, Lagoon Swimming-Pools, interior designs including construction of numerous hand-made stone-carved Bathrooms, and hand-wrought steel Staircases/railings, etc.
Sorg Residence: New villa construction, South West Germany - Lake Constance, 1989: Interior design construction, including bathrooms with hand-made bath tubs and walk-in showers, fireplaces, staircases, and hand modelled lights, etc.
Bill Mahl*, Architect: Previous President (German Association of Master Builders) Lake Constance, Germany, 1988-1994: Numerous private housing projects built with Bill. (Bauhaus Style)
Canellas-Bosch Building Corp.: Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1988-1994: Numerous residential villa/mansion projects.
Hotel Stanglwirt: Going, Tirol - Austria, 1988: Various work on Swimming - Pools, Wellness Area, and interior execution.
Baltic Building Corp.: Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1988 : Numerous projects, mainly private high residential villas in the south west region.
Llabres-Feliu Building Corp.: Palma de Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1988: Numerous projects ranging from private residences, Re- Construction of Heritage Farmhouses, hotel and commercial pools, lakes, bridges, etc., as well as for private clients several sophisticated projects.
5* Nusa Dua Beach Hotel, Bali - Indonesia, 1987 and 1997: Extensive construction work in Balinese style including two very large natural beach-pools complete with 3 pavilions, swim-up bar…and part of the extensive spa / sauna / shower areas.
Scholten Residence: Germany - Lake Constance, 1987: Interior design and construction project with AAC (Autoclaved Aerated Concrete).
Horn Residence: Lake of Constance, Germany, 1987: Numerous Exterior and Interior projects including, Waterfalls, Bavarian Oven and Fireplace
Cadiz, Tarifa - Spain, 1986, 1993: 8 townhouses over 5 floors, converted to exclusive, private hotel, including deck swimming-pool on terrace and landscape.
Italy, 1984 - 1994 : Some very interesting Church restoration projects in the cities of Florence, Lucca, Pisa, Siena, Valdere, Ancona, Parma…
Berlin Nightclub, "Maurice & Chantal", 1984: Variété / Bar and French restaurant, plus brasserie, original "Paris-Style" designed and built. 4500m² build up space over three floors
Carl Giggins - Architect: Monterrey, Mexico, 1984 : Projects with Mr. Giggins included Lover’s Key Hotel Resort in Cabo de San Luca, Mexico, (a resort complex wherein we created 14 heart-shaped terrace swimming pools and spas)
Sr. Pedro Otzoup*, Renewed Designer and Realisador, Puerto de Andraitx , Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, 1983-1989: Several private mansions projects built, including swimming- pools, artistically custom interior design, mosaic driveways, etc. for celebrity clients including Claudia Schiffer.
Tarragona, Ebro Delta - Catalunia/Spain, 1983: Private Horse farm and Vineyard, (4 units) completely rebuilt and extended.
Including large natural swimming-pool and landscape creations.
Garden Center OWL, Germany, 1983: Large farmhouse complex converted into mixed - use showcase and market for open fire-places, Danish steel-ovens, and Nordic furniture.
Hebel & Ytong International - Munich, Germany 1983-2001: For many years (12/19) we have been working with these AAC firms, traveling internationally to many countries, in the capacity of SM-Consultants, onsite Supervision, Performance Controlling, Trainer, as well as building projects independently.
Airport of Arecife Spain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands. A Cesar Manrique Project, 1983: Renovation and Extension of Airport. Construction of two wall-waterfalls, water-displays, several fountains, waiting area, two bars…
Robinson Resort Group, 1982-1987
Frankfort, Germany - Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain: Restoration of Resort/Spa, including huge beach-pool, waterfalls, and natural lava-stone driveways/walkways, etc.
Frankfort, Germany - Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain: New hotel - exterior projects including pools, spas, etc.
Frankfort, Germany- Cala Murada, Majorca, Spain: Restoration of Resort/Spa, is including interior work ranging from bathrooms, spas, etc. to exterior projects including pools, barbeque, 3 waterfalls, as well as water-display in entry area.
Frankfort, Germany - Tirol, Austria: Restoration and expansion of Resort/Spa, including interior work ranging from lounge area, fireplace, to hand-modeling work within; exterior work includes organic shaped natural pool, spa, 2 waterfalls, 3 water cascades, massage areas, etc.
Don Cesar Manrique - Architect: Internationally acclaimed Artist-Painter-Architect Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain, 1981-1987 and 1990-1991: Numerous extensive projects with C.M. including: Jamea del Agua: huge lake, cave, restaurant, on sub-level of dead-volcano.
Mirador del Rio: Restaurant: extensive hand-modeling, special plastering, columns, very large swim pond, two waterfalls, etc.
Lago "Manrique": Tenerife - huge public Lagoon swimming pool. Actual, it is the largest man-made pool, worldwide as today.
4* Hotel Atlantico: Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, Spain, 1981: Multi-level oversized waterfall, entry-area water-display with current stream, artificial river, lava-stone walkways, as well as mosaic driveways, etc.
5* Hotel Arabella Sheraton - Schoerghuber Group Munich, Germany, 1980: 14 Room renovations, plus large Indoor swimming pool and spa, massage areas, artistic Venetian plaster work
Bavaria Film (Movie) Studios - Munich - Germany, 1980: Numerous projects involving the creation and construction of various film-studio set-ups, including interior designs.
Wassermann residence, Gütersloh, Germany, 1979: Hand molded fireplace with shelving as a center piece.
WORK INSPIRATIONS & SOME ASSOCIATES WE HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH:
Dave Robins, Master Builder, East Hampton-Long Island, New York, USA
Snøhetta Architects, Oslo, Norway
Axel Vervoordt, Artist-Designer, Wijnegem-Belgium
Dale Stokkers, General Contractor, Huntington, Long Island, New York, USA
Francis Fleetwood, Architect, East Hampton, Long Island, New York, USA
Ronald (Ron) Zakary, Architect-Master Builder, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York, USA
Jim Smiros, Architect, Glen Cove, Long Island, New York, USA
Peter Marino, Architect, Manhattan, New York City, USA
Carlos Paez Villaró (t), Realisador, Artist, Painter - Argentina/Uruguay
Manuel Ginger Velazquez, Architect & Master Builder - Mexico
Carl Giggings, Architect, Artist & Master Builder - Mexico
Don Cesar Manrique(t), Realisador, Artist, Painter - Lanzarote/Spain
Lee Hutchison, Architect - Master Builder, Artist - CA and Arizona, USA
Allen Tafoya, Architect, Master Builder, Artist - Arizona, USA
Oakley Gentry, Gentry Construction, Master Builder - Westhampton, Long Island, New York, USA
Mrs. Billy Springer, world famous interior Designer, Scottsdale, Arizona, USA
Mrs. Clodagh, Interior Designer and Author, New York City
Alberto Rubio, Montevideo, Uruguay - Mallorca, Spain
Melvin Villarroel (†), Architect - Baumeister – Marbella, Spain
Don Pedro Otzoup (t), Realisador/Construction Designer, Mallorca
Jaime Revuelta, Pto.Andraitx, Mallorca ( Revuelta & Staan Architects)
Bill Mahl (t), Architect, Master Builder, Meersburg, Lake Constance
BORCH ARCHITECTS EUPEN, BE. Sebastian Borch, modern puristic projects, but also BAMBOO houses...
On a personal note:
What makes us and our work particularly special, when it comes to designing and creating architectural features.
It may sound a bit unusual, and some people may not agree with this experience and theory, but many years ago, and here I come directly to myself, I had a radical experience in my previously prevailing attitude to life.
At that time I lived again in the USA and was often in Arizona for work. Out of pure interest in the adobe building style and to further deepen my basic knowledge, I contacted the "Native American" community. It was the Hopi, Navajo and Apache tribes that particulary interested me and they all had something in common. The deep inner bond for "Mother" Earth and an unearthly connection that unites all people.
I gladly accepted the offer of various, practice-oriented seminars for the creation of adobe buildings, some of which are very sophisticated architecture.
In these workshops, which often lasted several weeks, not only the techniques and the use of natural materials (such as clay...) were taught, but to my surprise, shamanic rituals were also included, the effect of which is similar to Feng Shui, which is more familiar in our latitudes. I don't just mean that in relation to the orientation of living units and their furnishings. It was more the philosophical integration of humans and nature.
I hadn't expected that, and I would like to briefly summarize here what has not only occupied my mind since then, but what has been reflected and accompanied even more strongly in all of my, or rather our, work since then. Namely, to sense and understand the deep understanding of what customers really expect and want. This can sometimes lead to very in-depth discussions in order to be able to implement expectations in the best possible way and to develop harmonious colour and material ideas.
Every person's "home" is an extremely personal space, a cocoon, so to speak, that surrounds them, a protective element. This space must be designed not only for the project, but above all very individually, person-related.
A wide variety of materials and the colour selection are of crucial importance!
In my experience, people who prefer a more purist (such as cubic) architecture also tend to prefer minimalist interior design and monochrome colour schemes. In the colour palette, white/grey, but currently also a warm beige in combination with grey tones.
People who are very close to nature often prefer creamy and earthy colours, as well as materials such as natural clay... that radiate a certain warmth. They also prefer a cosy environment and a "softer" design architecture.
It shouldn't be overestimated, but the core of it all is, to put it bluntly, to understand clients "from the ground up". Only then can wonderful results be achieved.
This mutual satisfaction is very important to me personally, and that's why I'm happy to go the so-called "extra mile"!
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In eigener Sache:
Was zeichnet uns und unsere Arbeit möglicherweise besonders aus, wenn es um die detaillierte Vorbereitung, Gestaltung und Erstellung von architektonischen Besonderheiten geht.
Es mag sich etwas ungewöhnlich anhören und sicherlich können manche dieser Erfahrung und These nicht folgen, doch vor vielen Jahren und hier komme ich direkt zu meiner Person, habe ich eine einschneidende Erfahrung in meiner bis dato vorherrschenden Lebenseinstellung gemacht.
Damals lebte ich wieder eine längere Zeit in den USA und war beruflich häufig in Arizona unterwegs. Aus reinem Interesse am Adobe Baustil und um mein Grundwissen weiter zu vertiefen, nahm ich Kontakt zur „Native American" Gemeinschaft auf. Es waren die Stämme der Hopi, Navajos und Apatschen, die mich besonders interessierten und die alle etwas gemeinsam verband. Die tiefe Verbundenheit zur „Mutter“ Erde und einer überirdischen Verbindung, die alle Menschen einander vereint.
Das Angebot an verschiedenen, praxisorientierten Seminaren und Workshops für die Erstellung von Adobe Bauten der einfach aussehenden, dennoch teils sehr anspruchsvollen Architektur nahm ich gerne an.
In diesen, oft mehrwöchigen Workshops, wurden jedoch nicht nur die Techniken und die Verwendung von natürlichen Materialien (u.a. Lehmbau…) vermittelt, sondern zu meiner Überraschung auch schamanische Rituale mit einbezogen, die in ihrer Wirkung dem in unseren Breitengraden mehr vertrauten Feng-Shui ähneln. Das meine ich nicht nur in Bezug auf die Ausrichtung von Wohneinheiten und derer Möblierung. Es war mehr die philosophische Einbeziehung von Mensch und Natur.
Damit hatte ich nicht gerechnet und ich möchte hier auch nur verkürzt wiedergeben, was mich seitdem nicht nur stark gedanklich beschäftigt, sondern was sich seither nochmals verstärkt bei all meinen, respektive unseren Arbeiten widerspiegelt und begleitet.
Nämlich, das tiefe Verständnis dafür zu erspüren und zu verstehen, was Kunden wirklich erwarten und wünschen. Das kann mitunter zu tiefgreifenden Gesprächen führen, um Erwartungen optimal umsetzen zu können und um harmonische Farb- und Materialvorstellungen zu entwickeln.
Die „Behausung“ eines jeden Menschen ist ein überaus persönlicher Raum, ein Kokon sozusagen, der ihn umspinnt, ein beschützendes Element. Diesen gilt es nicht nur Projekt-, sondern vor allem sehr individuell, Personenbezogen zu gestalten.
Dabei sind die unterschiedlichsten Materialien und die Farbauswahl von entscheidener Bedeutung!
Menschen, die mehr eine puristische (wie kubische) Architektur bevorzugen, neigen meiner Erfahrung nach eher zu einer minimalistischen Raumgestaltung und monochromen Farbgebungen. In der Farbpalette, Weiß/Grau, aktuell aber auch ein warmes Beige in Verbindung mit Grautönen.
Personen, die sehr naturverbunden sind, bevorzugen häufig cremige und erdige Farbtöne, sowie Materialien, wie Naturlehm, Holz…, die eine gewisse Wärme ausstrahlen. Überdies bevorzugen sie eine gemütliche Umgebung und eine gestalterisch „weichere“ Architektur.
Es sollte nicht überzogen bewertet werden, doch der Kern des ganzen ist, salopp ausgedrückt, Klienten “blank” zu verstehen. Nur dann lassen sich wunderschöne Ergebnisse erzielen.
Diese beidseitige Zufriedenheit ist mir persönlich sehr wichtig und deshalb bin ich gerne bereit, die sogenannte „extra mile” zu gehen!