Monster House in Hague, Netherlands by HOYT Architecten en Bouwmanagers

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Unconstrained views towards water, a need for as much opened space as possible, a bright, airy environment and a unique design with use of natural materials, where inside-outside relation is blending into the surrounding were the primary desires of our client, whose vision influenced the designing path in the Monster Villa hidden in the dunes.

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• Architects: HOYT Architecten en Bouwmanagers
• Project: Monster House
• Location: Hague, Netherlands
• Team: Joris van Hoytema, Barbara Jakubowska
• Building Management: Vincent Mélotte
• Renders: VO-lume.com

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The dwelling is located in a small city by the sea, nearby The Hague and is a single family house, which form smoothly adapts to the existing landscape. The key feature of the design is a split level – easily following topography of a terrain – and is highlighted with a white stucco ribbon (as a reflection of an interior open staircase layout) reaching dynamically shifting balconies till the roof terrace. The strip creates a continuous transition between an exterior staircase, leading towards the entrance to further transform into terrace. Moreover, the differentiation of levels allows pure panorama acces from the rooms.

Image Courtesy © HOYT Architecten en Bouwmanagers

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The main volume is covered with cedar wood of diverse profiles giving the façade in a setback a sculptural look. Wood, a transition material between outside-inside spaces, is a repeating element in interior design. The ground floor level is created by an overhang forming a car port for two parking spots, moreover hiding a storage space for the house owner, who is a long time tiny electric car hobbyist. An open overlooking living room and a garden belongs to the floor above, from which the family can reach a bedroom floor. Wide, fully operable living room glazing, corner windows in bedrooms give a possibility to admire views towards the dunes and sea.

Image Courtesy © HOYT Architecten en Bouwmanagers

Image Courtesy © HOYT Architecten en Bouwmanagers

Image Courtesy © HOYT Architecten en Bouwmanagers

Image Courtesy © HOYT Architecten en Bouwmanagers

Tags: Hague, Netherlands

Categories: House, Residential

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