Villa Nijverdal

The concept of the villa is based on the fusion of the Eastern and Western socio-cultural background of the client. The design consists of a main house of two stacked square volumes and 2 detached outbuildings, the garage and swimming pool. Where the Oriental villa has a closed character to the outside and opens inwards,

The concept of the villa is based on the fusion of the Eastern and Western socio-cultural background of the client. The design consists of a main house of two stacked square volumes and 2 detached outbuildings, the garage and swimming pool.

Where the Oriental villa has a closed character to the outside and opens inwards, often around a patio,  the Western villa opens outwards, while inwards it often has a closed character. This villa has a combination of both. This concept of open and closed can be felt everywhere, in the floor plan, outdoor areas and facade.

The house has a central floor plan. In the heart of the house you have a six meter high atrium. All rooms are accessible around this atrium. The atrium is the central orientation point in the house, emphasized in an architectural sense by the skylight, divided into nine squares of one by one meter, which reflect the nine celestial bodies from classical antiquity. Beautiful natural light enters here and gives a very serene atmosphere in the house.

The street and entrance side of the villa have a closed character. For strangers, the house must radiate a feeling of inaccessibility, this is further emphasized by the raised front terrace. There is a way to go to the front door, on the right side. Once inside the house, the house opens completely to the beautiful landscape.

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Project completion

2008

Status

Completed

Project Team

Aday Citgez and Arthur Nuss

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