House IV in Eindhoven, The Netherlands by De Bever Architecten

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The house is situated on a corner lot in the typical 30’s district ‘de Elzent’ against the natural landscape of the river Dommel valley, in the center of Eindhoven, The Netherlands. The existing main house is relatively small in structure, however the lot size is sufficient enough to resist an carefully threaded extension. An extension where extra comfort is added to the existing house.

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• Architects: De Bever Architecten
• Project: House IV
• Location: Eindhoven, The Netherlands
• Photography: Norbert van Onna
• Client: Private
• Realisation: May 2013
• Program: Extension and renovation private dwelling including outdoor pool, total surface extension 77m²
• Materials: Concrete floor and roof, chromed steel door, full glass façade, shell-limestone walls, chromed steel door
• Construction engineer: Archimedes Bouwadvies, Eindhoven
• Contractor: Burgtbouw, Deurne
• Glass realization:  Si-X, Benthuizen

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The transparent addition to the house is a continuation of an earlier exterior expansion with thin floating concrete eaves. These overhangs give a balanced picture, allowing the spaces seamlessly to blend, and gives the garden an intimate enclosed character.

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The sightlines are important, creating separate spaces as a study niche, a lowered seating area with wide windowsills and a hanging fireplace. The roof connects the spaces seamlessly into each other.

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Much attention is paid to careful detailing. Positioning of roof lights, (curved) walls, steps, niches which store the curtains, floor heating and cooling ceiling, acoustic panels and lighting are concealed and determine the appearance and character of the area.

Image Courtesy © Norbert van Onna

Image Courtesy © Norbert van Onna

Image Courtesy © Norbert van Onna

Image Courtesy © Norbert van Onna

Image Courtesy © Norbert van Onna

Image Courtesy © Norbert van Onna

Image Courtesy © Norbert van Onna

Image Courtesy © Norbert van Onna

Image Courtesy © De Bever Architecten

Image Courtesy © De Bever Architecten

Tags: Eindhoven, The Netherlands

Category: House

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