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Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Netherlands Architecture News - Sep 12, 2019 - 06:49   12213 views

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Tilburg-based architecture firm Joris Verhoeven Architectuur has completed a private residence in a rural expansion area near Tilburg, in the Netherlands

Called Crane residence, the house is wrapped by wooden panels from place to place. The residence is situated in a quiet place surrounded by open meadows and fields. A few years ago, a covered terrace was designed for the previous home of these clients. This west-facing terrace is made of stucco with an interior of wood and was their favorite place of the house. 

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

They expressed the wish that this terrace should be the inspiration for the design of their new house. This eventually resulted in this dwelling with a pleated stucco framework filled with wood.

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

The orientation of the lot was the ley principle in the design. Since the front of the house is the west side, this would mean that the desired terrace would look out onto the street. By placing back the terrace in relation to the front facade and introducing two brick walls, a semi-open patio has been created. This intervention guarantees privacy on the terrace.

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

With its robust appearance, the bricks walls form a great contrast with the sleek stucco work and with the horizontal lines it counterbalances the static verticality of the wood. The dark traditionally hand-moulded bricks sometimes contain shades of light brown that match the color of the wood.

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

The sculptural lining of the stucco is reinforced by the modest detailing. The nuances with the natural materials masonry and wood ensure contact with the earth and balances the asymmetrical design into a modest dwelling. 

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

The program of the home is designed to be lifetime-resistant. The ground floor contains the entire living program required for a two-person household. Upstairs there are three more bed- and guestrooms and an extra bathroom.

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Ground floor plan

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

1st floor plan

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Section

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Front elevation

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Rear elevation

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Left elevation

Joris Verhoeven Architectuur completes Crane Residence featuring wooden panels in the Netherlands

Right elevation

Project facts

Architect: Joris Verhoeven Architectuur

Contractor: Heggebouw

Bricks: van de Moortel

Date: 2018

All images © John van Groenedaal

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