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The Belgians and the French Riviera

The connection between Belgians and the Côte d’Azur, and particularly with Saint-Tropez, is primarily a social, tourism, and economic phenomenon that developed during the 20th century.

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Olivier De Croock, balance as a signature

Within Belgium’s contemporary design landscape, Olivier De Croock stands out as a singular voice in interior architecture. Based in Antwerp, he has developed an approach that is both rigorous and deeply sensitive, where each project is grounded in a search for balance between structure, materiality, and light. Far removed from stylistic effects or fleeting trends, his work unfolds within a longer timeframe — one in which spaces are designed to endure, evolve, and reveal themselves over time.

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When Light Opens the Home to the Outdoors: Summer 2026

As summer 2026 approaches, the home is undergoing a quiet yet profound transformation. More than a simple seasonal shift, it reflects a deeper evolution: the house is no longer conceived as a closed, cocooned retreat, but as a porous living space in constant dialogue with its surroundings, where materials, volumes and ways of living are subtly redefined in rhythm with natural light and the changing seasons, in pursuit of a more sensitive and lasting balance.

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