By widening the extension, a third world
arises around the hidden fig tree alongside
the old and the new world.
The design for the extension of the house
balances between a sharp contrast and the
relationship it has with the existing ‘hidden’
qualities of the house.
The existing architecture from 1927
has elements of Art Nouveau and the
Amsterdam School. The new addition adds
a sharp contrast to the expressive brick
architecture through minimalist detailing.
The fully glazed façade has a minimal roof
ledge and glass that runs to the level of the
garden. From the inside, there are virtually
no visual barriers to the outside, to which
view and daylight are gien free rein.
The construction of the extension is
kept out of sight but for one plus-shaped
column, which makes the roof of the
extension seem to float. The glass facade
can open up to a large open corner, which
makes the dining table feel as if it is in the
outside space. This is in contrast to the
modest kitchen and dining room with less
natural light in the original house.
In the interior the concrete floor and the
new kitchen wall have been used to
connect old and new. The floor and the
kitchen penetrate into the existing home
and in this way mix old and new through
sharp lines.
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