Daylighthouse

Text by Anneke Koning-Corveleijn: Katja Effting   A country house that is not only situated on top of a dyke, but is an integral part of it; in a polder landscape with panoramic views of trees, straight ditches running through meadows and a nature reserve across the stream that flows alongside the house. Katja Effting   The house is sleek and contemporary, yet blending in with the landscape. Concrete lends substance to the house, glass gives it transparency and the red Corten-steel cladding – a particular wish of the client – adds colour and warmth. Katja Effting   Inside, panoramic window fronts, windows and sky lights in the open plan living area reveal spectacular views of water, sky, meado... More