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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. Transformation Potato Barn in Amsterdam, The Netherlands by Houben & Van Mierlo ArchitectenJanuary 22nd, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten Amsterdam North is rapidly developing into a diverse and desirable district of Amsterdam. In a special location in the heart of this neighbourhood, Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten have designed the renovation of two old ‘potato barns’ into contemporary residential properties for two families, including an in-house photo studio for the famous photography duo Scheltens & Abbenes.  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten
 Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten One barn dates back to the Second World War and was built using hybrid construction techniques; the second was added in the sixties and built as a steel construction with wooden floors and a concrete stone facade. In accordance with the plan for the redevelopment and the renovation of the land and buildings, several old extensions were demolished and the existing interior completely stripped. Following a sophisticated plan, the main rooms were re-formatted into large, loft-like living and working spaces.  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten In the arrangement of these spaces, the original constructions of the barns have remained visible. Together with the new plastered cement screed floor, they define the basic character of these interiors. Furthermore, the finish is simple yet stylishly designed and realized, whereby the characteristics of a robust industrial past go hand in hand with a modernist interior of art and design fittings.  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten One of the involved clients is the photography duo Scheltens & Abbenes. They make both autonomous work for cultural institutions and commissioned work for a variety of international companies, in a world ranging from product design to fashion. The special finish of the interior of their residential house and studio was realized in collaboration with several of their clients, such as Delta Light, Farrow & Ball, Scholten & Baijings and Muller Van Severen. The use of fixtures and furniture, paint and wall tiles from these ‘partners’ with a simple yet sophisticated light and colour scheme gives the interior an extra dimension.  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten In addition to the existing constructions, the robust custom made front doors, stairs and kitchens, and the furnishings with personal items and autonomous work by the photographers themselves, give this interior a unique quality and transform it into a truly ‘gesamtkunstwerk’.  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten  Image Courtesy © Houben & Van Mierlo Architecten
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