Designers and architects around the world continue to amaze us, and we continue to tell the visitors of our Forum City.
The construction of this amazing home was under the direction of Grosfeld van der Velde Architecten. Was completed last year. It is located in the resort town of Osterhout (The Netherlands). The spacious house merges with the local landscape, harmonizes perfectly with it, taking in its atmosphere.
The existing landscape was the deciding factor in choosing to locate the living space at the back of the lot. The first floor has been raised relative to the current ground level and features large windows running the length of the building. So it was possible to admire the beauty of the surrounding landscape, without leaving the living room.
The basement can be described as a single open space. Here, the huge volumes and project-oriented interior design create an additional connection to the outside world.
The annex has an outdoor swimming pool. Through the house runs a corridor connecting all the rooms. The office and game room are located in the basement of the house, just below the living.
The building is clad in red Canadian cedar and its roof is covered in special moss. Understated style and materials modernize this farmhouse.
What is the significance of using Red Canadian cedar for the façade and having a moss-covered roof in the design of this Dutch farmhouse? Does it serve any functional or aesthetic purposes or is it purely for visual appeal?