Stay Under the Radar is a distinctive nature retreat located in the Netherlands, designed by Sander van Schaik. This innovative residence resides within the former military estate Buitenplaats Koningsweg, adjacent to the De Hoge Veluwe National Park.
Employing a clever design that reflects its historical context, this retreat features a modern, angular aesthetic and incorporates sustainable solutions, making it a remarkable addition to the landscape.
Situated on the Centrumeiland in Amsterdam, the Wooncoöperatie de Warren is a pioneering cooperative housing project designed by Natrufied Architecture in 2022. This 36-apartment development offers social and affordable rental housing, boasting an impressive ‘EPC’ rating of -0.16, making it an energy-positive building.
With its wood construction, material reuse, and focus on sustainable and cost-effective urban living, De Warren is setting new standards for cooperative living in the Netherlands.
The East West House, designed by Bloot Architecture in 2023, is a modern renovation and expansion of a classical 1930s brick corner house in The Hague, Netherlands.
Commissioned by clients with Dutch and Chinese backgrounds, the project blends Western and Asian architectural elements to create a warm, attractive, and functional living space. By incorporating a diverse material palette of wood, concrete, and steel, the design achieves a harmonious balance between the two distinctive styles, resulting in a cohesive and captivating family home.
In the charming city of Nijmegen, Netherlands, Derksen Windt Architecten designed a remarkable residential project – Two Houses Under a Beautiful Roof. This 2020 design features two houses seamlessly integrated under a single, striking roof structure. The homes sit on nice plots in a newly developed area, boasting unique spatial connections and an interplay of robust materials and sleek architectural forms.
This contemporary extension in the Netherlands’ famous De Zilk floral region seamlessly blends the old and the new. Designed by Derksen Windt Architecten in 2016, the project skillfully connects the existing house with its surrounding garden and bulb fields through a distinctive, precisely detailed addition.
By carefully composing openings, walls, and proportions, the architects created a smooth, immersive transition from the interior to the exterior, allowing the clients to fully experience the outdoor landscape.
Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the Wood and Natural Stone House by Derksen Windt Architecten showcases a stunning blend of natural materials and minimalist design. This compact yet spacious residence is part of a beautifully planned urban development, featuring a wooden supporting structure and a facade that seamlessly integrates light horizontal lines with wooden accents.
The thoughtful spatial layout, including a central staircase, creates a sense of openness within the modest dimensions, exemplifying the architects’ commitment to sustainable and smart design.
Derksen Windt Architecten‘s Concrete Split-level House in Capelle aan den IJssel, Netherlands, showcases a masterful design that transforms a typical Dutch terraced house into a sculptural, light-filled home.
Blending robust materials like fair-faced concrete with innovative wooden floors, this 2020 project creates a refined, sustainable living experience within a characteristic building envelope.
Tucked away in the rolling hills of the Netherlands, the House Under the Ground by WillemsenU Architecten offers a unique and innovative residential design. This 2023 project seamlessly blends into the natural landscape, with a portion of the structure buried beneath the ground to minimize impact.
Featuring an intriguing curved roof and a glass lift that reveals the home’s vertical stacking, the House Under the Ground provides a peaceful retreat for its owners, offering stunning views and a harmonious connection to the surrounding nature.
