This apartment is located in the narrow point of a building built on a not so friendly plot. The narrow point has been split in half on the diagonal in order to create two identical apartments on each of the lower floors and one big one on the top floor. While this kind of “sharp” […]
I’ve been having this project on a back burner for a quite a while. I saw it and could not resist. The angled wall in the living room kept asking for a brother. It took a while but I figured out what I would do with it. Original layout: • Completed: 2014 Surface: 73m² Original Layout […]
I love browsing new developments. Is so much fun to see what people create. And though at times I end up imitating my dog and crookedly staring at the screen in confusion, I always have a blast. Original layout: • Completed: 2012 Surface: 192m² This is a gigantic apartment, with a beautiful amount of window space. […]
The task at hand is a decent size apartment in one of the most dynamic cities of the Netherlands. The main characters are the first time owner keen on moving in as soon as possible, the architect, the builders, the electrician and a few others. The context is a not so old building, but truly […]
“-Re” House together with “-Re” Adapt are two series part of a project in which I review, refine and redesign residential projects available on the Dutch housing market. “-Re” House touches projects that have been completed after the year 2000 and could have been done more efficiently to begin with, while “-Re” Adapt looks at how to […]
A beautiful space, typical for narrow constructions. And though 59m² might sound small, for a one bedroom apartment is quite generous. Original layout: • Completed: 1940 Surface: 59m² • The living room is spacious. The limited window surface forces the kitchen in the darker corner. That and most likely the existing pipes placement. • While I […]
“-Re” House together with “-Re” Adapt are two series part of a project in which I review, refine and redesign residential projects available on the Dutch housing market. “-Re” House touches projects that have been completed after the year 2000 and could have been done more efficiently to begin with, while “-Re” Adapt looks at how to […]
The recent work done by Studio Roosegaarde at the Aflsuitdijk brought back into the spotlight the issue of light pollution. This is something that in my opinion, here in the Netherlands, does requires some attention. If not in the loop, you might be wondering why is there such an issue as light pollution. Is just […]
“-Re” House together with “-Re” Adapt are two series part of a project in which I review, refine and redesign residential projects available on the Dutch housing market. “-Re” House touches projects that have been completed after the year 2000 and could have been done more efficiently to begin with, while “-Re” Adapt looks at how to […]
As both The Hague and Eindhoven have announced the intent to add large numbers of residences in the following years, the topic of building smarter and better cities is a hot one. The Hague has announced 50.000 new houses by 2040 while Eindhoven plans on adding 20.000 in the next 10 years. These are not […]