This dike house in the northern part of Amsterdam connects on an urban level with the spatial system specific to that place. We were inspired by old photos of the area, in which the village character with small-scale activities in the form of wooden barns was appealing. We saw a solution in how to make the extension subordinate to the house located on the Landsmeerderdijk. The material and detailing are reminiscent of a simple barn where the construction can be clearly read in horizontal and vertical lines. By also extending the vertical grid into the roof surface, components such as light strips and solar panels can be processed. In the side walls, the horizontal lines follow existing elements in the brick dike house, creating a soft transition between old and new. These lines continue in the rear facade and determine the position of the windows. Inside we designed a staircase that connects the existinging ground floor with the lower level of the backyard and another floor inbetween the ground and first floor where the bathroom and master bedroom is located. The S-shaped open staircase moves its users upward in the direction of the gabled roof making it an eye catching element inside the house. The interior will be done by studio appelo.
Location Amsterdam, Netherlands
Year 2023
Client Private