An ode to brick
a contemporary take on the classical Dutch farmhouse, made to blend into the surrounding farmlands
about the project
Two clients dreaming of their own sleek, modern villa almost lost hope when they found out the zoning plan required a traditional structure with an oblique roof and bricks on their plot of land. What resulted was a journey to unite wishes of both client and municipality - finding the perfect balance between earthly tones and classical shapes, and spacious, open living spaces. A union of the old and the new: an ode to brick.
Two clients dreaming of their own sleek, modern villa almost lost hope when they found out the zoning plan required a traditional structure with an oblique roof and bricks on their plot of land. What resulted was a journey to unite wishes of both client and municipality - finding the perfect balance between earthly tones and classical shapes, and spacious, open living spaces. A union of the old and the new: an ode to brick.
location
Kerkwijk, The Netherlands
client
John & Peter
completed
2017
project photo's
Ossip van Duivenbode
role Brightside
architect & interior architect
advisors
Ad Wouters Bouwtechnisch Adviesburo
contractor
John & Peter
classic or contemporary?
On the inside, bright and open living spaces are visually connected with the surrounding landscape, giving the clients the modern feel they desire. From the outside, its mansard roof, the large sliding door with a wink to the traditional barndoor and the traditional brick patterns are just a few examples that pay homage to the Dutch farmhouse of yesteryear.
ground floor
DIY dreamhouse
The clients' ambition was not only to have their own dream house - but to build it themselves! At Brightside, we always strive to take our clients on a journey - but in this case we went an extra mile. To facilitate their wish, Brightside extensively guided John and Peter in the process, showing and explaining every detail of every corner of the design, in order to make them professional builders. It's fair to say we can congratulate them on a job well done! In the end, they even showed off their new dream home in the Dutch TV show 'BinnensteBuiten'.
process highlights
A few more bricks, and we're done
maybe we still need to clean the windows, but there's plenty of light coming in
the building is starting to take shape
ready to pour concrete
the first walls are up
it's still a meadow for now
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