Lia Doranastraat

In recent years, a new high-density residential neighborhood has emerged in Buiksloterham, between Distelweg and Tolhuiskanaal. For a prominent corner plot in this area, we designed a distinctive single-family house. In line with the urban plan by Studioninedots, the house features a pitched roof form and a single facade material has been applied throughout.

In close consultation with our clients, we chose to clad all facades in green glazed brick, giving the house a distinctive monolithic and glassy character. By concealing the aluminum window frames behind the masonry and introducing extra-deep window reveals in the front facade, a sculptural appearance is achieved. The angled detailing of the reveals and the large corner openings orient the building toward the adjacent neighborhood square. In the side facade facing the square, a rendered panel has been incorporated alongside the large openings, intended to accommodate a distinctive artwork in the future.

The heart of the house is the open living space on the second floor. This tall and light-filled room accommodates a generous dining table. The kitchen, by contrast, has a more intimate character. Large sliding doors provide access to the spacious rear balcony. The living room is located on the mezzanine level beneath the pitched roof. From this intimate space, there are beautiful views of the street, the neighborhood, and the ever-changing cloud formations in the sky.