#houseinthewoods

Designed by Govaert & Vanhoutte architects, Residence SAB in Sint-Martens-Latem, Belgium, is a single-family home set within a wooded landscape adjacent to a golf course, where topography, mature trees, and an existing forest path informed the architectural approach. Rather than introducing a dominant object, the project adopts a modest footprint and a linear layout aligned with the natural contours of the terrain. The site is defined by gently undulating topography, with wooded areas showing elevation variations of up to 2 meters. Tijs Vervecken Caption The design brief called for a nature-integrated single-family home. In response, the house is organized around a longitudinal ground floor, complemented by a basement and a c... More