Ostfriesland

This new single family house is situated right on a generous property next to the nature reserve of the city of Leer. The building consists of a residential building, an entrance courtyard and a garage. It is build for a young family, but the design is aligned with the traditional regional look of the „Gulf houses“. © Thomas Heimann   The „Gulf house“ is a traditional building type from the 17th century, originally made for farmhouses. It is made of wooden scaffolding. The „Gulf“ is the centre of the barn building located between four wooden pillars, designed to hold the harvest. © Thomas Heimann This new family house has taken the deep set roofing and construction form of its... More