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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. De Lakfabriek in Oisterwijk, The Netherlands by Wenink Holtkamp ArchitectenDecember 7th, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Wenink Holtkamp Architecten De Lakfabriek, a former lacquer factory in Oisterwijk (Noord-Brabant, The Netherlands) has been transformed into 25 living units, conform a design of Wenink Holtkamp Architecten. Accompanied by the architects’ office, the residents themselves made their home layout, which resulted in a large variety of housing types in the former factory building.  Southside after conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde
 Eastside after conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde De Lakfabriek is part of the former leather factory complex KVL, which for years was one of the largest leather producers in Europe. De Lakfabriek initially served to paint the leather sheets, subsequently it functionated as a technical service. In 2001 the company ceased operations and closed their doors. Since then, the factory complex have been largely restored, redesigned and has been unfolding itself into a lively and attractive area. De Lakfabriek is the first repurposed building on the site with a residential destination; the building has been transformed by Wenink Holtkamp Architects on behalf of BOEi and Nico de Bont TBI.  Entrance after conversion,Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde  Southeast view after conversion by night, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde Industrial character The building, designed in 1925 by architect A. Benoit, is characterized by an unambiguous brick architecture. The rigid division of the façade openings and the vertical brickwork elements results in a rhythmic facade. Preserving the industrial character of the former factory building was one of the core values of the transformation. This is exemplified by the raw concrete structure which has been left visible as much as possible in the interior of the housing units. The industrial look is maintained in the façade by the use of new slender aluminum window frames with a classic profile that refer to the original steel window frames, which unfortunately could not be preserved.  Southeast view after conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde  Southeast view before conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde Housing By adding a glass extension to the roof an extra building layer is created. The modern and minimalistic structure clearly distinguishes itself from the existing architecture through language and materialization, but suits itself in a natural way into the whole. On the top floor, roof terraces are created by placing the extension backwards in relation to the existing façade. The 25 living units are realized in three different types: studios, apartments and ground-based homes. The layout of each house is designed in consultation with the future residents, accompanied by Wenink Holtkamp Architecten. This concept resulted in a colorful range of housing types, “The house as a custom-made suit for the residents.”  Interior after conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde  Living unit interior after conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde  Living unit interior after conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde  Living unit interior after conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde  Interior before conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde  Building activity – installing the floor heating, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde  Main stairwell after conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde  Living unit interior after conversion, Image Courtesy © Tim van de Velde  Site plan, Image Courtesy © Wenink Holtkamp Architecten  Living unit plan – studio type, Image Courtesy © Wenink Holtkamp Architecten  Living unit plan – apartment type, Image Courtesy © Wenink Holtkamp Architecten  Living unit plan – ground based type, Image Courtesy © Wenink Holtkamp Architecten  Floorplan new – ground floor, Image Courtesy © Wenink Holtkamp Architecten  Floorplan new – first floor, Image Courtesy © Wenink Holtkamp Architecten  Floorplan roof extension, Image Courtesy © Wenink Holtkamp Architecten  Section existing, Image Courtesy © Wenink Holtkamp Architecten  Section new, Image Courtesy © Wenink Holtkamp Architecten
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