On the south side of the Nieuwe Herengracht in Amsterdam a hidden loft is built in an old canal/warehouse with workshop. The canal house was built in the beginning of the 17th century. From the street the only part visible is big double garage door that marks the entrance. The loft is entered through the garage where is space for an old classic car and bikes. Adjacent to the entrance you come in at the sitting pit carried out with a luxury home cinema.
The loft is built in a former courtyard without any windows providing daylight. Standard Studio designed a patio in the middle of the space bringing in the daylight and adding some outdoor space. All spaces like, bedrooms, bathrooms, walk-in closet and kitchen is situated around the patio. The patio is used to organize all the different functions which still allows the space to feel very open.
To add more natural daylight six extra big roof lights are created to provide a lot of light to the spaces around the courtyard. Even though the loft is in the middle of a residential courtyard there is a lot of privacy because no direct visible connection is made through the surrounding buildings. The end result is a bright and vibrant open floor plan that suits the lifestyle of the inhabitants. Open but private.
The main eyecatcher is the kitchen and the enormous dining table, both made by Eginstill. It is always a conversation piece. The skylight above the kitchen brings a lot of natural daylight. The enormous kitchen island is topped by an impressive piece of Carrara marble. This blends in perfectly with the black and white tones that define the spaces. The concrete floor has a beautiful patina and connects the spaces perfectly.