Interplay of relief and volumes.
Interplay of relief and volumes.
Kortessem 2017
Design of an open single-family residence.
Relief typifies this design. The windows in the light coloured main volume are recessed in the facade with the exception of a large window down to the bottom. This window section cantilevers and thus underlines its important function: admitting light to the entrance area and housing the vertical traffic in the residence.
The entrance area is included in a dark volume that is shoved into the main volume. A pivoting door blends in completely with the facade image.
Water is a connective element in the design, linking the front and back garden. It adds a sensation to the entry patio and brings life to the large windows in the back facade.
How the chimney is integrated into the architecture is also special.
See photos of this project after completion.
Hand in hand with natural beauty
KORTESSEM 2017Design and realization single-family residence V.-R.
A special feature of the architectural design of this home is a pond which virtually embraces the home in full on the eastern side. The water largely creates the atmosphere, from the patio in the front garden, along most of the side garden, to the back garden. The views of the water bring peace and quiet, whilst the spread of light yields exciting scenes in the interior.
The frequently applied wood also draws natural beauty indoors and, thanks to the well considered applications, brings some warm highlights into the interior. The interior is a patch of black and white with wood, deployed both functionally and aesthetically. For instance, the plinth of the hearth furniture and the partitions between the sitting room and the office and between the dining room and kitchen are in wood. A cupboard wall and a section of the island in the kitchen are also designed in this warm material. The shining sun or the indirect artificial light literally and figuratively highlight the character of the wood.
