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Set within Tourrettes-sur-Loup, this Provençal home now unfolds with a quiet sense of ease, shaped as much by its surroundings as its architecture. But this wasn’t always the case. When we first encountered the property, it offered something different, a blank canvas. The bones were there: double-height windows drawing in light, a sweeping staircase, stone underfoot, and far-reaching views stretching toward the sea. Yet the interiors felt disconnected from their setting, modernised to a point where much of the home’s regional character had been lost. The opportunity, then, was not to rebuild, but to reawaken. To bring the landscape back into the home, and to layer in the textures and details that would root it once more in the South of France. What followed was a transformation that feels both complete and quietly considered, a home that now reflects its setting as much as it frames it.

When the Prime Tuscan estate is complete, stepping inside will feel immediate and grounding. The interiors are being designed not to announce themselves loudly, but to unfold with quiet confidence, shaped by history, materiality and proportion. Rooted in Florence’s architectural lineage yet interpreted through a contemporary lens, luxury is felt in weight, texture and restraint rather than polish. Guided by Francesca, Head of Design at August, the interior approach has been one of careful listening. “The villa already had a very clear character,” she explains. “Our role was to respond to that, honouring its structure and spirit while refining how it lives today, shaping the kind of quietly generous, lived-in luxury that defines the Prime lifestyle.” The result is an interior language that feels both deeply Tuscan and unmistakably Prime.

Cannes has long been a place where glamour meets the sea, a city defined as much by its cinematic history as by its soft Mediterranean light. When we began work on our first Grand Pied à Terre apartment, it was the building itself that set the tone: a 1970s residence with sculptural brutalist balconies, sweeping communal staircases, and unexpected flashes of Riviera exuberance in murals, travertine, even a Venus by the pool. Interior designer Julie Tysseire-Torres instantly felt the pull of its character. “The building already had a personality,” she shared, “so the question was how to honour that without freezing it in time.” The result is a home that feels both quietly luxurious and deeply connected to Cannes through its coastline, its eclectic rhythm, and its unmistakably playful spirit.

Our first Tuscan Prime estate has begun its renovation journey, and with it comes the quiet transformation of the landscape that surrounds the home, the part of the restoration that will define how it is first seen, moved through, and felt from the moment you arrive. The first step of planning comes from the source of inspiration, a story that comes full circle. The landscaper leading the restoration today is the very same pair of hands that shaped the garden over twenty years ago. This return to the land’s original caretaker sets the tone for what Prime Tuscan truly looks and feels like: heritage honoured, character elevated, and craftsmanship rooted deeply in place.

Tucked behind a quiet courtyard in the Marais, this 17th-century apartment is the kind of Parisian secret you could pass by without ever knowing it existed. Unlike the grand Haussmannian boulevards most people picture when they think of Paris, the Marais tells a different story: older, more intimate, layered with centuries of Parisian life. When interior designer Julie Tysseire-Torres first stepped inside, she felt it immediately. “That apartment was quite unique,” Julie recalls. “It had so much character still intact, the beams, the stone walls, even the shelves the previous owner, an antique dealer, had built around the fireplace. You don’t often see apartments in the Marais that remain so original. It really felt like it had its own soul.” For Julie, that soul became the starting point. Rather than impose the ornate mouldings or grandeur more typical of central Paris, the renovation was guided by a quieter principle: let the building’s history lead the design.

Normally, I let my summer vacation pass without printing a single boarding pass. Summer rush and me, it's not a good match. I get stressed out by overcrowded terminals, sold-out rental cars, and restaurants where you have to beg for a table three months in advance. And yet this year, on July 1st, I set off for Mallorca with an exceptionally lightly packed beach bag. Or rather: to a house from August, the luxury co-ownership platform that selects properties for people who want a relaxing experience without the hassle.

Design, at its best, is quiet, intentional, and enduring. It’s this philosophy that drew us to Adrián, a local craftsman whose work now sits at the centre of our Premium Mallorca homes. With more than 20 years of experience in woodwork and restoration, Adrián has developed a rare sensitivity to both material and form. We sat down with him in his workshop to explore the nuances of his craft, from the distinct personalities of different woods to the quiet impact of well-made furniture. At August, we believe that authenticity is felt in the details: the story behind every object, and the local makers who bring spaces to life. Adrián’s pieces reflect these values, anchoring our homes with a quiet richness. As we open more homes across Mallorca, collaborations like this remain central to how we design; with care, character, and craft.

At August, every home we design begins with a question: how can we honour the spirit of a place, not just its style? In our latest project, that place is Santanyí, a village that invites slowness, connection, and timeless design. What follows is the story of a townhouse restored with that intention at its core.

What does it take to breathe new life into an old home without losing its soul? We sit down with our Head of Design, Karolina, as she takes us behind the scenes of a quietly dramatic Tuscan restoration and shares her personal blueprint for reworking existing features while preserving their original charm. With its generous proportions, symmetrical bones, and a trove of original details, the home offered a rich foundation. Rather than overwrite its character, the August team embraced it, working with the natural patina of age and layering in a muted, purposeful palette. Here, she shares her top tips for renovating with intention and how to honour a home’s past while designing for the way we live now…

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