Around the World in 25 Years: Bauwerk celebrates its anniversary with Est Living Magazine

This year marks 25 years of Bauwerk ….a journey that began with a simple idea: to make paint that felt more natural, more beautiful, and better for the buildings we live and breathe in. We wanted to bring out limewash’s natural beauty and to show how, with the right ingredients and process, limewash could become more than a wall finish. It’s a living surface that moves, breathes, and changes with the light.

Twenty-five years later, we’re still humbled every time we see our paint transform a space. It’s the best part of what we do. From world-renowned architectural projects to small independent shops, to the person spending their weekend transforming a single room–the results never cease to inspire. It’s a cliché to say there are still pinch-me moments, but it’s true. Despite our growth over the years, and the fact that we’re now featured in homes and magazines across six continents (sorry, Antarctica), it just never gets old. Sofa styles come and go, the colour palettes evolve, photography trends shift, and yet we’re still here– quietly part of the spaces that stand the test of time. Here’s to it never getting old.

When we started, finding inspiration for interiors was a whole different landscape. The internet was more email than browsing, Pinterest and Instagram didn’t exist and magazines from other countries were rare treasures found in specialist bookstores (with a heavy import price). Now, we’re surrounded by global inspiration every day. We can see how the soft light of Northern Europe plays with neutrals to create a sense of calm, how an Australian poolside framed by eucalyptus trees brings out a chalky shade of white, or how a modern New York apartment gains warmth and texture from limewash walls.

So, it felt especially fitting that Est Living Magazine (one of our longtime favourites) marked our milestone by curating a beautiful roundup of projects from around the world, all featuring Bauwerk limewash. Some are old friends, like the minimalist 10AM Lofts in Athens and the richly layered work of Banda in London, while others like Ember Studio in New York and De Rosee Sa in Portugal are new treats we’re delighted to see join the Bauwerk story.