A repeated rhythm of red-tiled mono-pitch roofs defines the streetscape.

A roofscape for Zeewolde
Polderpan comprises 31 homes in Zeewolde, completed during the construction period 2000-2001. The design draws on the village's red roof tiles, placing them on a sequence of mono-pitch roofs. The repeated slopes give the housing a distinctive profile against the open polder landscape.

The housing's roof profile seen from the surrounding polder.

Site plan showing the arrangement of the homes and adjoining streets.

Individual roofs and sunlight
The mono-pitch roofs were designed to optimise exposure to sunlight, a principle described in the original project text as passive solar energy. Rather than placing two homes beneath one shared roof, the design gives each home its own roof. Red tiles and brick facades create a consistent material palette across the different volumes.

Individual roof forms and low patio walls along the street.

Detail of the repeated red-tiled roof forms.

Patios and room to extend
The design places the car in the patio and allows for future extension into the garden. The plans and sections illustrate two housing types, with differences in their floor arrangements and roof profiles. These drawings explain the relationship between the homes, their outdoor spaces and the individual roof forms.