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CABO HOUSE

SCOPE Interior & Furniture design, concept, Styling LOCATION AUSTRIA YEAR 2025 PHOTOGRAPHER slany photography

scope Interior & Furniture design, concept, Styling LOCATION AUSTRIA YEAR 2025 PHOTOGRAPHER slany photography

High-angle view of a modern dining nook featuring a triangular light oak table, a built-in grey bench with earth-toned cushions, and a curated mix of vintage and contemporary chairs under a sleek black pendant light.

FORMING has transformed a weathered outbuilding into a refined compact home, driven by a deep commitment to self-reliance and artisanal craftsmanship. This project is defined by a "handmade" approach: from the exterior timber harvested from the clients’ own forest to the meticulously restored interiors, as much as possible was sourced, crafted, or reclaimed rather than simply purchased.

Mid-century modern living room corner featuring the leather vintage daybed gs 195 by sormaniwith with a white sheepskin rug, a large Monstera plant, and a round paper lamp.

A cinematic view through dark vertical stair railings of a person in an olive linen shirt walking across a natural jute rug in a moody, mid-century modern living space with a black tufted leather sofa and warm candlelight.

A warm, minimalist kitchen and dining area featuring a sleek black pendant light over a light-colored wooden table, a custom built-in bench with earth-toned cushions, and a curated floating shelf with vintage-style decor against a textured plaster wall.

The space feels like an illusion of fading and freedom, whilst subtle details quietly ask for attention.”

The original structure was preserved, while the height was extended to create a second level. At its heart lies an open staircase: floating wooden steps on a metal frame, connecting kitchen and living room, and leading up to a gallery with views across the space and into the bedroom. Everything remains open and fluid in its transitions.

While the house maintains a modest footprint, it defies its physical boundaries through a deliberate openness. The east-south facing facade has been reimagined as an expansive glass front, flooding the interior with natural light and dissolving the barrier between the living space and the surrounding greenery. This transparent aperture provides seamless access to the balcony, inviting the outdoors in and creating an illusion of boundless space that far exceeds the home's actual square footage.

Bespoke built-in furniture featuring a minimalist white shelving unit that acts as a central room divider, seamlessly melting into a dark wood spiral staircase to create a sculptural architectural element.

"The space feels like an illusion of fading and freedom, whilst subtle details quietly ask for attention.”

Inside, the volume breathes through a newly gained verticality. A sculptural, floating staircase -composed of timber treads on a minimalist steel frame - acts as the house’s spine, elegantly bridging the communal kitchen with the airy gallery above. The design remains deeply connected to its origins: the original structural beams have been meticulously reintegrated as exposed elements. Their surfaces, having developed a deep chestnut-toned patina over the last sixty years, serve as a warm, anchoring force within the color and material concept.

The original structure was preserved, while the height was extended to create a second level. At its heart lies an open staircase: floating wooden steps on a metal frame, connecting kitchen and living room and leading up to a gallery with views across the space and into the bedroom. Everything remains open and fluid in its transitions.

Creating zones that remain open and fluid in their transitions, where space is shaped by movement rather than walls. The original structure was preserved, while the height was extended to create a second level. At its heart lies an open staircase: floating wooden steps on a metal frame, connecting kitchen and living room, and leading up to a gallery with views across the space and into the bedroom.

The interior palette is a study in restrained contrast. Cool concrete floors and soft grey plasterwork provide a muted canvas for bespoke craftsmanship. FORMING’s signature precision is visible in the dialogue between the monolithic solid-wood washbasin and refurbished heritage pieces. Every object tells a story of continuity: a coffee table crafted from salvaged original beams sits alongside a vintage GS195 sofa by Gianni Songia and restored Thonet chairs, blending mid-century sophistication with raw, honest textures.

Cabo House is a space where architecture steps back to let the materials speak, creating a residence that feels both profoundly modern and timelessly grounded.

The interior palette is a study in restrained contrast. Cool concrete floors and soft grey plasterwork provide a muted canvas for bespoke craftsmanship. FORMING’s signature precision is visible in the dialogue between the monolithic solid-wood washbasin and refurbished heritage pieces. Every object tells a story of continuity: a coffee table crafted from salvaged original beams sits alongside a vintage GS195 sofa by Gianni Songia and restored Thonet chairs, blending mid-century sophistication with raw, honest textures.

Cabo House is a space where architecture steps back to let the materials speak, creating a residence that feels both profoundly modern and timelessly grounded.

The interior palette is a study in restrained contrast. Cool concrete floors and soft grey plasterwork provide a muted canvas for bespoke craftsmanship. FORMING’s signature precision is visible in the dialogue between the monolithic solid-wood washbasin and refurbished heritage pieces. Every object tells a story of continuity: a coffee table crafted from salvaged original beams sits alongside a vintage GS195 sofa by Gianni Songia and restored Thonet chairs, blending mid-century sophistication with raw, honest textures.

Cabo House is a space where architecture steps back to let the materials speak, creating a residence that feels both profoundly modern and timelessly grounded.