This luxurious bungalow close to Amsterdam is designed round one defining transfer, putting a central patio at its core. From the second you enter, the courtyard anchors the structure, shaping sightlines, motion and lightweight. Designed by BNLA architecten, the house reinterprets mid-century ideas by way of clear geometry, pure supplies and a seamless relationship between structure and panorama.
The house is organized into two distinct volumes, subtly related by an intermediate entrance part. Upon arrival, the view instantly unfolds towards the central patio. It turns into the architectural coronary heart of the home, reinforcing the connection between inside areas and the encompassing backyard designed by Janine ten Horn. Clear, linear sightlines outline the ground plan, enhancing spaciousness and guiding motion in a logical, fluid means.
The outside expresses mid-century character by way of a refined materials palette. Horizontal brickwork emphasizes the elongated type, interrupted by massive aluminum window frames and slender sliding doorways.
Copper awnings and picket louvers add heat and strengthen the dialogue with the greenery. Ash wooden ceilings and thermally handled ash cladding, realized in collaboration with Carpentier, introduce texture and depth.
Inside, BNLA architecten collaborated with Nicemakers to create a mid-century impressed inside that enhances the structure. The doorway occupies the intermediate quantity between the 2 wings. It frames a direct view into the patio, instantly establishing the courtyard as the focus of the house.
On the middle of the home, the patio defines each circulation and ambiance. A glazed hall passes round it, forming a transparent axis that hyperlinks areas whereas permitting mild and air to maneuver freely. From a number of rooms, the attention returns to greenery.
The residing areas are positioned alongside the rear of the home. Right here, expansive glass facades open towards views of the water, sustaining a robust visible relationship with the panorama past. A wooden shelving unit ties again to the mid-century trendy inspiration and presents an eye catching storage answer.
The eating area sits throughout the open plan, related by way of clear sightlines to each patio and rear views. A window seat presents a beneficiant outlook over the backyard, creating a peaceful place to loosen up.
Within the kitchen, minimalist gray cupboards line the wall, whereas an island with copper accents is positioned beneath a chandelier and close by art work provides colour to the area.
As a bungalow typology, all residing areas are organized on a single degree, supporting comfy and accessible residing. The three bedrooms are clustered in a separate wing, guaranteeing privateness, whereas in one of many bogs, stone strains the decrease half of the partitions and flooring, and a window permits pure mild to movement in.
By putting the patio at its middle, this mid-century impressed bungalow positive aspects greater than a hanging focus. The courtyard organizes motion, frames views and strengthens the connection between structure and panorama.
Images: Jurrit van der Waal, The Artwork of Residing | Architect: BNLA architecten | Inside Design: Nicemakers | Backyard Design: Janine ten Horn | Wood Ceiling and Facade Cladding: Carpentier
