"Not a box in an empty field!"

contemporary interpretation of the classical Dutch dikehouse typology

project intro

A beautiful piece of land in the Dutch countryside, and a wish for their very own family home. “Don’t let it be a box in an empty field”, exclaimed the client. Of course, we happily obliged...

A beautiful piece of land in the Dutch countryside, and a wish for their very own family home. “Don’t let it be a box in an empty field”, exclaimed the client. Of course, we happily obliged...

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embedded in the landscape

Nestled between the dike and town, this residence gracefully marries the exterior landscape with its interior design. The living spaces, arranged across five distinct levels, flow seamlessly into one another, creating a vibrant and dynamic living environment. Surrounding the home, expansive windows and sliding doors beautifully frame the landscape from every angle.

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process highlights

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ground floor

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Maarten Polkamp

Maarten Polkamp

architect/partner

maarten@brightside.nu
+31 (0)10 8865093
Sander van Schaik

Sander van Schaik

architect/partner

sander@brightside.nu
+31 (0)10 8865092

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