House N Extension By Maxwan Architects
Posted 32 days ago by rachel
A Seaside residence in The Netherlands is a renovated gem thanks to Maxwan Architects. The once boring and bland home is now partial to unobstructed views and lots of glazing out to the seashore. Not only are the interior spaces updated with their seemingly effortless views, but the staircase is now a spiral piece of art….
Cubist Inspired Rieteiland House by Hans van Heeswijk Architects
Posted 81 days ago by rachel
The Netherlands offers some of the best unobstructed views available. With their constant desire to allow more natural light into their spaces via large, expansive windows it’s not hard to create beautiful homes. Hans van Heeswijk Architects is behind the gorgeous Rieteiland House that features panoramic views and an amazing glazed facade. The side of the…
Pay to Sleep in Jail: Former Dutch Prison Turned Luxe Hotel
Posted 86 days ago by rachel
The Dutch have never been nervous about design, taboos and other interesting topics, especially when the topic of discussion is design. The Netherlands is home to some of the most simple yet unique concepts out there. This former prison turned luxurious hotel is just one example. Het Arresthuis of Roermond, NL is an old jail that…
Un-Intrusive Pop Up Street Furniture of The Netherlands
Posted 97 days ago by rachel
Street art and furniture in public places tends to be the last thing on the minds of public planners. Many artists have been branching out into more creative and innovative ways of putting inviting and interesting designs for the general public. Carmela Bogman and Rogier Martin of The Netherlands have come up with an interactive design…
A Home For The Urban Bird: A Birdhouse Rooftile by Klaas Kuiken
Posted 125 days ago by rachel
If there’s ever a time where those in urban dwellings feel the urge to house the native birds that are in the area, there is now a solution for you. Artist Klaas Kuiken created individual nesting areas for the bird populations that are trailing off. Instead of feathered friends nestling into your roof, they’ve got their…
1 Story Frenay Villa by 70F Architecture
Posted 129 days ago by rachel
The imagery that comes to mind when the word “villa” is expressed might not be the same for everyone, and for the Frenay family in The Netherlands it means a light and airy space with clean lines. 70F Architecture planned the home within the lush green landscape, and kept to the general program created by the…
Stunning Glass Terrace Home by Emiel Lamers Architectures
Posted 137 days ago by rachel
The Netherlands is home to some seriously stunning homes, innovations in architecture and some great combinations of historical and contemporary architecture. This project by Emiel Lamers Architectures is one that combines two homes with a modern glass terrace. Located in the city of Utrecht, the newly combined home houses multiple shared spaces and a small rear…
Little Dutch Factory Crafted From Corrugated Steel
Posted 152 days ago by rachel
As expected with the simplistic, almost cartoonish design of this factory– it is located in The Netherlands. Titled “Little Factory” by architect Florentijn Hofman, the tiny workshop is a place of business and artistry. Hofman constructed the factory from corrugated steel roof sheets, and is just off the road and seen quite easily in the distance….
Playful Church Turned Residence in The Netherlands
Posted 158 days ago by rachel
A whole slew of design out of The Netherlands is all the simple, sleek Scandinavian style– and it’s even better when there are some elements of whimsy all mixed in. The design team over at Leijh, Kappelhof, Seckel, van den Dobbelsteen Architects all collaborated on the renovation of this former place of worship to turn it…
30,000 LED Lights Illuminate the Cupola in Eindhoven
Posted 186 days ago by rachel
As if the Dutch Design Week didn’t have enough ongoings, another pop up structure for the Glow event now taking place is called the Cupola by design group, Luminarie De Cagna. Helping to illuminate the streets of Eindhoven just a little longer, this dome is a structural piece covered in thousands of LED lights. 30,000 tiny…
