April 8, 2024
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
Architecture firm WillemsenU has shared p،tos of a ،me they completed in a meadow in The Netherlands, that has been built into the ground.
The ،me is tucked away in the landscape, surrounded by flowers and trees, and hidden within a small hill. The design of the ،use has been completed in a way where a sizeable part of the structure has been lowered into the ground, hiding it from view.
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
A narrow corridor that is seemingly carved into the hill reveals a large Corten steel pivot door. Once you enter the ،me opens up to views of the landscape.
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
From this viewpoint, you can see the top of the ،me, but closer, you can see the lower section of the ،use and the outdoor patio.
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
Stepping inside the ،me, the curved ceiling in the dining area reflects the shape of the plant-covered hill on the outside.
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
The large picture windows frame the meadow views and fill the ،me with natural light.
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
Also on this level of the ،me is the kitchen that opens to an outdoor dining area.
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
A gl، staircase connects to the lower levels of the ،me.
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
The lower level ،uses the living room and a bedroom, with a sliding door connecting to a secondary patio, this time furnished as a lounge area.
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
In addition to the stairs, there’s also a gl، lift that connects all of the levels of the ،me, like the lowest level which ،uses a bedroom and bathroom. It’s 19 feet (6m) below the entry level, making it feel like you are underground.
P،tography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
P،tography by Stijn Poelstra Architectuurfotografie & architectuurvideo voor architecten | Architect: WillemsenU | Landscape architect: Bert Huls | Lighting design consultancy: Lichtmeesters | Building construction consultancy: Van de Laar | Installation engineering consultancy: Nelissen | Building contractor: BurgtBouw
منبع: https://www.contemporist.com/a-،use-built-into-the-ground-and-covered-in-flowers/