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A Charming Marmalade Factory Conversion in Poland

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Loft in Marmalade got its quirky name from the building’s history as part of a marmalade factory in Szczecin, Poland that was active until the start of WWII. They preserved the original wooden floors running through most of the apartment’s four separated spaces.

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This Renovated Tenement is a Design Time Capsule

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The original Tenement building, built on an edge of a park in Szczecin, Poland, was completed in 1907. This renovation utilized the bones of this century old tenement building: the original hardwood floors of the apartment were renovated, and the stucco elements were restored from the original.

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Rustic Apartment in Berlin Shows Its Mediterranean Roots

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

Bricks and planks were laid over the entire surface of the floor.” ” The furniture, lamps and rugs come from Poland, Denmark and the Czech Republic; some pieces are 50 to 60 years old. ” Displaying a mix of raw materials throughout, the place has a charming industrial feel.