Space&Matter created the wij_land housing in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 2023. This self-build collective focuses on sustainable, community-oriented living. The design includes 26 varied homes and five communal spaces, promoting sharing, diversity, and sustainability.
Situated in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas business district, the “Apartment with a View” offers breathtaking views of the city skyline. Designed by i29 in 2024, this stunning residence blends urban energy with warmth, creating a serene retreat. The spacious layout includes a bespoke kitchen, two bedrooms, a large living room, and more.
Villa Sint Oedenrode is a distinctive residence in Sint-Oedenrode, Netherlands, designed by RHAW Architecture. Completed in 2022, this house embodies a minimalist aesthetic, featuring timber, glass, and concrete. Notable for its straightforward, light structure, the villa seamlessly integrates into the Arcadian Dommelvallei landscape.
Bloot Architecture has renovated and extended a detached house in Lelystad, Netherlands. Designed for a retired couple, this Solitair shack features a freestanding bedroom extension in a “mature” garden setting. It includes materials like corten steel and Viroc panels, alongside glass-walled corners that blend the structure with its natural surroundings.
Vincent van Leeuwen designed Villa Ruwiel in Breukelen, Netherlands, in 2022. Situated on a historic estate, the house features an asymmetrical roof inspired by local barns, providing shade and connecting the interior to the landscape. Clad in Fraké wood, the energy-neutral home offers panoramic views and natural light through large sliding windows.
The “House in the Woods” is a newly built villa located in Goirle, Netherlands, designed by NVA interior design in 2018. With the location and client’s creativity as the starting point, NVA crafted a layout that creates intimate spaces on the spacious site, seamlessly uniting interior and architecture.
Selva Restaurant, designed by El Equipo Creativo, brings a tropical twist to the Nhow Hotel in Amsterdam. Positioned on the 24th floor, the restaurant blends organic shapes, vibrant colours, and natural materials to complement its Latin American cuisine. The space features a curvilinear zoning, plant-filled ceiling, and a suspended reflective element that creates a jungle-like atmosphere. These elements evoke water and add warmth, enhancing the striking glass facade by OMA, led by Rem Koolhaas.
Francois Hannes and Tom Kneepkens undertook a highly refined renovation project of a Dutch Villa S2, harmoniously merging retro design with modern luxury. The architects drew inspiration from ’50s and ’60s design, creating a cinematic space with a strong character. Features include Geopietra stone cladding, wenge wood, steel, and luxury marble. The design emphasizes seamless integration between indoor and outdoor spaces, resulting in an atmosphere of timeless elegance and grand ambiance.