Private Residence
Willemsoord

Architect Frank Nederveen, NDRVN architectuur:

”Platowood is a beautiful product—I often work with it. I choose wood because it’s alive. It’s a natural material, and I believe it should be allowed to grey naturally. Ideally, I would use the wood untreated, but for this house, there are too many areas where the weathering would occur unevenly. That’s why I opted for a pre-greyed finish using Weathered.”

Low CO2 footprint

The house is all-electric, powered by solar panels and a heat pump. Combined with the timber-frame construction, this results in a low CO₂ footprint. Platowood’s sustainable wood even has a positive CO₂ balance: it stores around 60% more CO₂ than is emitted during production, energy use, and transportation.

Striking roof overhang with sunken terrace

The architect introduced a split-level design on the ground floor. The living room is elevated by half a meter, providing a clear view over the meadows. On the south side, the home features a large roof overhang that cuts even deeper above the covered terrace—an essential element of the design. The terrace is built at a lower level, making it slightly hidden from view. A window in this space allows daylight into the basement below.