The remodeling of a 60’s row house. The closed living, staircase and kitchen were transformed into an open-plan living.
When starting the design proces, the clients expressed their love for Modernist architecture and their desire for a spacious living. Together we redesigned the closed spaces into an open-plan living. While leaving the functional layout untouched, the spatial experience couldn’t be more different.
First, everything except technical spaces and kitchen block was taken out. Making the total of 60m2 perceivable. Second, cabinets and displays were added which incorporate the technical spaces. The displays and cabinets were designed to be part of the furniture. Third, the windows and doors were all replaced, tying together interior and exterior windows. And finally, a skylight was added for optimal transparancy between staircase and living.
‘‘Willem translated our many wishes for renovating our house in a conceptually strong and clear design. He was very helpful in making all the important decisions in the process from design to realization. We are very happy with the result and enjoy it every day. ‘‘
This house was build in the Buiksloterham area of Amsterdam- North where plots were available to build you’re own house.
Together with the clients the following starting points were determined: first the ground floor was raised on one side to provide a playing area for the kids and block the busy Klaprozenweg. The other side of the living was extended into the garden, guided by a ceiling of wooden beams that continues into a canopy. Finally, a set of foldable doors opens up completely towards the garden.
Next to the natural wooden beams we found used bricks to clad the facade. To accompany the used bricks we gave the windows a sutble division and introduced fixed sunshading to protect the well isolated interior against heating during the peak sun-hours.
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This house was build in the Buiksloterham area of Amsterdam- North where plots were available to build you’re own house.
Together with the clients the following starting points were determined: the living was to be on the first floor instead of the ground floor because of the the proximity of the adjacent buildings. The terrace on the first floor has an abundance of sunshine even in winter. To compensate for the lack of immediate acces to the garden a cantilevering terrace was designed. This terrace was then translated towards the second and third floor. Respectively the children’s bedroom floor and master bedroom floor on top.
The facades are made out of dark aluminium frames and a light grey brick. The materials and thickness of the facade reflect the heavy traffic and character of the Klaprozenweg. On the other side the same materials were used, however the detailing is adjusted to make the building appear lighter. Furthermore, the terraces the make sure the house opens up to the Kaarsjeskruidstraat.
