This new built house, surrounded by a beautiful garden is located in a residential area on the Belgian Coast, Knokke. The private residence and garden are completely designed with respect for the given and atmosphere as foundation. The intent was to create a light, clean, but warm home suited to modern family life.
The architecture is embedded in the local context, near the coast, with respect to tradition and embracing the essence of life by creating a feeling of warmth and authenticity. This contextual approach, with a focus on natural space and outside light, invites the user to live a life of quality. The open views between garden and house strengthen the connection and interplay between the interior and exterior design. By using exclusive natural materials, such as onyx, natural stone, terra cotta, leather, mineral plaster and wood, and refinement in detail, we managed to create an environment to express their passion for art, bespoke furniture and enjoying the good life.
We were commissioned to design a very clean and light interior, but with a great sense of warmth and authenticity. Therefore we chose a rough terra cotta flooring in kitchen and wellness area combined with a tactile material such as onyx which is perfect to combine with a warm hidden lighting. Since the residence is located near the coastline and surrounded by dunes, all materials and shapes refer to the colour and feeling of sand and sea. All flooring is very textured, referring to the feeling of walking on sand, while all details are rounded and soft. The walls are covered with a natural mineral plaster with few texture which gives the interior a smooth and calm atmosphere. We combined all these natural colors with more outspoken colors in the Utrecht fauteuils.
The calm atmosphere of the interior was above all expectations and is really the highlight of this house. We care for a great sense of detail and are very thankful for the confidence the client has given us to reach for a next level of craftsmanship, what makes this home unique and very personal.
