Dike House Heenvliet is located on the edge of the historic village of Heenvliet. Built on the footprint of an old barn, which was formerly part of a dike- and coach house. The existing home features a playful split-level layout and offers views of the adjacent ruins of Castle Ravesteyn, but over time, couldn't offer enough space for the family.
The design doubles the original living area by introducing a contemporary extension while preserving the historic character of the existing. The new central staircase connects the existing and the new parts of the home, which can be seen from the street through a double-height dormer window. This is accented by the cladding in dark timber rabat. This contrasts with a large glass cutout and a covered veranda at the rear. Inside, double-height voids, roof lights, and various visual axes seamlessly connect the interior spaces with the surrounding landscape.
The project encompasses the full scope from concept to realization, executed in timber construction by KVG with interior finishing completed by the homeowners.
