Situated in a Belgian landscape of open fields and acres with some scattered barns, BOPORO House is pronounced in its architecture yet treads lightly on the land with its minimalist expression. Designed by TOOP architectuur, the house feels closed and subdued from the street. On the inside, however, the house opens up towards the surrounding fields, drawing nature into the house.
Inside, living spaces are organized around a covered terrace. Window frames are minimal to invisible, thus reducing the delineation between indoors and outdoors. A continuous concrete ceiling/soffit further connects and unites outside and inside spaces.
The solid concrete construction serves a number of advantages. In addition to achieving plastic forms and volumes, the concrete regulates humidity and acts as a buffer against cold and heat.
Elements such as lighting can be neatly integrated into the concrete.
Outside, a façade of reddish wood, planked concrete and glass give a natural expression. Inside, natural materials such as walnut, wooden flooring and natural stone add warmth. The house is minimalist, yet warm.
