Souterrain
An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about souterrain
Project • By Buro NØRD • Private Houses
Hunting lodge 'In den Argus'
We had the honor of designing the restoration and extension of this old hunting lodge.
The old hunting lodge in the Argus is located in the middle of the dunes of Santpoort. After years of limited maintenance and disrepair, the house was in very poor condition. We have been commissioned by the new owners to restore and expand the old hunting lodge and make it more sustainable.
Buro NØRD | Maarten Meester
Buro NØRD | Maarten Meester
Buro NØRD | Maarten Meester
Buro NØRD | Maarten Meester
At the rear and east side, the house has been expanded with an extension that modestly blends in with the existing house. An extra floor has been added underground in the dune, which is provided with sufficie... More
Project • By Archikon Architects • Workshops
ADAPTÉR Art&Tech Center
’Szuterén’, a term denoting basement-level spaces etymologically comes from the French noun souterrain, and it is characteristic of art nuoveau townhouses that were built across European cities in the 20th century. Formerly this is where servants’ quarters were located, but now many of these basements stand uninhabited.
Balazs Danyi
Balazs Danyi
These units are prone to dampness and receive minimal sunlight, due to them being located mostly beneath the ground level. The issues which are the main reason behind them standing unoccupied also proved to be the most significant design and construction challenges in the creation of ADAPTÉR. In recent years, significant architectural innovations have taken... More