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SODAE House
Amstelveen, The Netherlands
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SODAE House
Amstelveen, The Netherlands
The SODAE-House
is the house of the architect. The site is a private island at an intersection
of waterways, south of Amsterdam. It is one of the precious pieces of unspoiled
polder landscape, left open just outside the city. If the current trend of
rapid urbanisation continues, it will soon be one of the last pieces of
characteristic Dutch landscape in this part of the Netherlands. It is the
choice of this particular spot, that is to say the perception of the landscape,
which has dictated the character of the design.
According
to the principle of a bunker – to see but not to be seen – the house is placed
as a massive object in the landscape, sunk into the grass. While it seems
hermetically sealed from its surroundings, it optimises important circumstantial
views on all sides, perceiving the landscape in a panoramic way. In doing so,
it takes full advantage of the distant buildings of the Zuidas business area,
the ‘skyscrapers’ southeast of Amsterdam as well as views of the aircrafts
travelling to and from the airport.
The
simple form of the house originates from the creative interpretation of the
building regulations. The obligatory use of sloping roofs on two sides, intent
with making houses conform to a traditional style, is to make innovative
designs almost impossible. However, by applying these rules in a different
manner, a new and contemporary form was conceived.
The house
has three floors. The living room and kitchen are arranged in a loft-like space
on the first floor, thereby profiting from the best views. The more intimate
areas (bedrooms and bathrooms) are situated on the ground floor, orientated
towards the garden on the backside. The basement contains an additional
programme such as a fitness room and a home cinema.
Vertically,
the house is divided in a children’s part and a part for the parents. Each part
has its own entrance, sanitary rooms and staircase. In the centre of the house,
the two parts come together in a 2-in-1 bathroom. The intertwining of the two
provides enough privacy for both parties, while at the same time makes it
possible to share early morning and evening rituals. The upper and lower levels
are used equally by both children and parents, but have their own connections
with (access to) the rest of the house.
With this
type of organisation the house combines collective and private use in a subtle
way. At the same time, the design of the house as a whole, combines phenomenal
views with luxury and privacy. As a rural object in the landscape; the island
acts as the plinth.
is the house of the architect. The site is a private island at an intersection
of waterways, south of Amsterdam. It is one of the precious pieces of unspoiled
polder landscape, left open just outside the city. If the current trend of
rapid urbanisation continues, it will soon be one of the last pieces of
characteristic Dutch landscape in this part of the Netherlands. It is the
choice of this particular spot, that is to say the perception of the landscape,
which has dictated the character of the design.
According
to the principle of a bunker – to see but not to be seen – the house is placed
as a massive object in the landscape, sunk into the grass. While it seems
hermetically sealed from its surroundings, it optimises important circumstantial
views on all sides, perceiving the landscape in a panoramic way. In doing so,
it takes full advantage of the distant buildings of the Zuidas business area,
the ‘skyscrapers’ southeast of Amsterdam as well as views of the aircrafts
travelling to and from the airport.
The
simple form of the house originates from the creative interpretation of the
building regulations. The obligatory use of sloping roofs on two sides, intent
with making houses conform to a traditional style, is to make innovative
designs almost impossible. However, by applying these rules in a different
manner, a new and contemporary form was conceived.
The house
has three floors. The living room and kitchen are arranged in a loft-like space
on the first floor, thereby profiting from the best views. The more intimate
areas (bedrooms and bathrooms) are situated on the ground floor, orientated
towards the garden on the backside. The basement contains an additional
programme such as a fitness room and a home cinema.
Vertically,
the house is divided in a children’s part and a part for the parents. Each part
has its own entrance, sanitary rooms and staircase. In the centre of the house,
the two parts come together in a 2-in-1 bathroom. The intertwining of the two
provides enough privacy for both parties, while at the same time makes it
possible to share early morning and evening rituals. The upper and lower levels
are used equally by both children and parents, but have their own connections
with (access to) the rest of the house.
With this
type of organisation the house combines collective and private use in a subtle
way. At the same time, the design of the house as a whole, combines phenomenal
views with luxury and privacy. As a rural object in the landscape; the island
acts as the plinth.
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