Wow! No words could do this beautiful house in Hattem, Netherlands any justice. The lines, the space, the setting, the minimalism… it’s pretty much flawless.
123DV architectuur & consult bv was founded in 1999 by Liong Lie. The current occupancy is 10 people and consists of architects, planners and interior designers.
Exterior
Between forest and meadows lies a varied landscape. High, dry, sandy dunes interspersed with heather, willow bushes and grasslands. An ideal setting if you like the outdoors, like the inhabitants of this villa in Hattem.
The living area of this bungalow with woodland is orientated to the south. So lovely, that sun out on the terrace. The glass wall of the living area towards the spacious patio is designed transparent to minimize the boundary between inside and outside. From the inside of the house this provides a maximum experience of the garden and the rest of the surroundings. Because of the large canopy and floor heating, it is also nice to be on the terrace on autumn days.
Interior
From the entrance side the carport of the bungalow appears to be hovering. It is a simple architectural approach with a great visual effect. The house looks sleek and abstract on the outside, but has a warm and cozy interior. The furniture in the living room is all custom designed. The kitchen, storage space, fireplace, piano and audio equipment form an integral part of the wall unit.
Concept
Specs
Status: Completed 2011
Surroundings: Woods
Surface: 475 m² floor surface, 6000 m² land
Floors: 2
Living areas: Living and dining room with open kitchen, 5 bedrooms, 2 study rooms, TV room, piano room
Material: dark gray stucco, frameless and curved glass, power floated concrete floor
Photography: Christiaan de Bruijne
It’s so minimal that I’m missing the pool to lounge at, but I’ld move in anyway if anyone would ask me to. Besides, 6000 m² land is enough space to build a minimal pool to go with it at a later time… ;)