This house is located in a former commercial building from 1921. Characteristic are the high ceilings of more than 5 meters and the large industrial windows that had to provide sufficient daylight on the work floor. The building is divided into apartments, with living rooms in the double-height spaces. An extra bedroom has been added within the existing building volume by placing a mezzanine that is 'floating' and is suspended from the existing construction. This extra room of 16.5 m2 can be reached via a landing which protrudes into the living room. The glass balustrade and the fact that the landing is designed with oversize make it part of the living space. The landing overlooks the dining and sitting area and, with its 11 m2, can also be used as a study and/or playroom in addition to being a hallway. The multi-purpose room is connected to the ground floor by a wide staircase finished with oak wood. The stairs starts in the hall in line with the front door where the ceiling is also double high and is equipped with a beautiful hanging lamp to emphasize the entrance. Under the stairs in the hall, a storage room, a toilet and a cloakroom are hidden in a wooden slatted wall. The glass pivot door at the end of the wall in turn connects the hall with the living room and kitchen. The result is a design in which all spaces are connected in a playful way, where great moments can take place but also the seclusion can be sought in smaller intimate spaces and all moments in between.
Location Netherlands
Year 2022
Client Private
Contractor Celissen Bouw