Vintage Kitchen Meets 2026
Functionality and convenience for everyday use
As part of the ongoing journey to blend history with modern living, the old wood-fired kitchen range was due for an update: a modern electric oven and induction hob were to be added alongside it, allowing old and new to coexist both functionally and visually.
Work done by:
Lustig / Barros
Year
2025 - 2026
The void had to be secured. It was carefully filled with fireproof cement and sealed to ensure structural stability and, importantly, to prevent mice from entering from below.
Here, a non-combustible building board is used that also withstands moisture.
A certified electrician was brought in to install the correct sockets and wiring for the new electric oven and induction hob – an essential step in safely combining traditional and modern cooking. New truly meets old.
2018
2020
What began carefully soon turned into a process of demolition, rebuilding, and problem-solving, embracing the surprises that come with updating a home from 1912.
This involved a considerable amount of dust and the removal of old bricks.
The first step was to remove an old wooden shelf previously used for firewood storage. During this process, an unexpected discovery was made: a large opening beneath the floor, leading down into an inaccessible part of the cellar.
A protective metal mesh was installed to prevent rodents from accessing the space beneath the new installation.
While removing part of the old wood-burning oven base, sections of the surrounding structure were damaged. These areas were repaired and rebuilt, filled with cement, and finished with a fast-drying white compound (Husfix). All exposed parts were then covered with non-flammable materials, and protective metal mesh was installed to prevent rodents from accessing the space beneath the new installation and to eliminate drafts from under the house.
1939 - 2009
1939 - 2009
2010
2018
Renovation is just a long chain of owner decisions.
Some modernize. Some time-travel.
Which is exactly why a house that’s over 100 years old is never boring - it’s a collaboration with the past.