Minimalisme

The compact and opaque typology of the buildings of the original house did not take advantage of the landscaping quality offered by the immediate proximity of a public park. To meet the need for expansion, the agency recommended that the house be renovated by occupying the night area, giving it more intimate spaces, and designing a contrasting extension, by means of a very open volume for the day spaces.          The installation of a narrow extension has been designed to occupy all the exterior. This layout generates a clearer reading and identifies spaces, such as the new entrance to the north, or the pool to the south.With reference to the Farnsworth House by Mies Van Der Rohe, the t... More

This modest villa is located at the Teunisbloem (sundrops) street in the middle of Udenhout, a village nearby the city of Tilburg. The beautiful location gives a view of the church in the heart of this village, while the back is located at a rustic orchard and an inner village meadow. The objective of the design therefore was clear from the beginning; utilize as much as possible of the rural view at the rear of the house, and create a perfect sightline to the church from the kitchen. In addition, it was very important to design a life-cycle-proof home taking into account the age of the clients. Due to the sober design, the house is not too present. She is visually restrained in the surroundings as an average farm in this neighbor... More