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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Contemporary Bungalow in Haelen, Netherlands by Lab32 architectenMay 1st, 2015 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Lab32 architecten This villa in the Dutch village of Haelen was built for a couple with a child. It resides on the grounds of an out-dated ninety sixties bungalow. The villa anticipates the family’s love for outdoor living. The box shaped part of the villa seems to float above the sloping landscape. On both sides, it is fitted with windows that offer a panoramic view. The windows optimise the relationship between the in- and outdoor environment. They make both worlds transparent. The low-lying terrace is situated at the rear side of the villa and holds a swimming pool and koi pond. The terrace runs into the covered terrace. Both terraces strengthen the relationship between the in- and outdoor living space. The interior was designed in harmony with the villa. It perfectly fits the minimalist aesthetics the clients aspire. The austere and pure design was combined with warm materials. We designed everything and left nothing to chance. Because of this, we can truly say that the villa is like a tailor-made suit that offers optimal comfortable living.  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten
 Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten The concept with the twist in the façade arises from the geometry of the building lot as described in the zoning plan. It gives the box shaped part of the villa an exiting and contemporary outline. Because all living areas inside the villa are situated on the ground floor, we had the opportunity to create spacious, glass roofed hall that connects all rooms. The living areas as well as the en suite master bedroom are facing the garden. All rooms have access to the comfortable covered terrace. The other bedrooms and the study are facing the deep front garden. The basement houses the garage, storeroom and technical room. The façade facing the street is fully closed. Together with the overhang above entrance to the garage, the front façade offers a strong presence that is boosted by the floating appearance of the villa.  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten The building materials are limited to white isolated stucco combined with blank anodized aluminium window frames. At the street side of the villa, the window frames have been fitted with sliding panels made of strips of untreated wood. The skirting is made of fractioned natural stone from the Belgian Ardennes.  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten The villa is custom-made using traditional building techniques. The project can be built on every spacious lot. The floor is made of isolated prefab concrete, the walls are build using sand-lime bricks. The ceiling/roof is made of a steel construction, wooden rafters and isolated plates. All façades consist of isolated stucco that offers a high insulation value. All aluminium window frames contain well-isolated HR++ glass.  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten Inside, the villa’s finish is sleek with a high degree of minimalism comprising of concrete floors, tempered glass doors. All wall closets have a sturdy dark coloured wood veneer finish. Bulthaup has built the kitchen. The bathrooms and toilets are self designed using Antonio Lupi materials. Most lights are Deltalight. The villa has a sustainable climate system and is heated and cooled using a heat pump, the ventilation system is equipped with a heat recovery system.  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten  Image Courtesy © Lab32 architecten
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