This house is situated at the southern part of the Akkerlanen urban plan in Waalwijk. The eastern and northern plot boundaries are shared with neighbors. A public green structure is located to the west and on the south side lies the Vijverlaan with a grazing meadow and a lake across. The garden of this plot is located on the north. To make optimal use of the garden, a two storey terraced volume has been proposed that allows the sun to enter the greenery at the back of the house. At the beginning of the day the sun will shine in the ‘morning garden’ and at the end of the day in the ‘evening garden’. At those parts of the day the kitchen will be activated by the sunlight entering the house. A large window on the 2nd floor is facing south which the sun will hit around noon. The proposed canopy creates a loggia providing great views while at the same time keeping the sun out during summer. In winter, when the sun is lower, the sun will enter the house through this window and passively warm up the house.
Location Waalwijk
Client Private
Contractor -