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Residence MG
Schiedam

In the historic city center of Schiedam, stats architecten has completed this expressive and modern villa. Composed of glass, metal, and wood, the home is fully clad in Platowood Fraké. The client requested the use of the purest possible materials. As such, the wood was applied untreated so it would weather naturally while maintaining its raw and authentic appearance. The weathering process is clearly visible in the photos: the villa was completed in early 2018, and the images were taken in October 2020.

Ralph van de Donk, stats architecten:

”This was our first time working with Platowood. The client wanted untreated wood, so we searched for durable alternatives. We ultimately chose Platowood Fraké, a beautiful and sustainable substitute for hardwood. For the profile, we selected Platonium 02. It allows for a closed façade while retaining refined texture. Platowood’s timber has a long lifespan, is highly dimensionally stable, and weathers beautifully. It’s the best option available when it comes to sustainable wood.”

Expressive Functionalism

The client’s wish was for a dynamic and spatial home with plenty of glass and a touch of maritime character. The exterior—glass, wood, and steel—evokes both a nautical feel and a nod to the industrial sheds of wood and steel that once occupied the area. Residence MG has a simple layout of three rectangular levels, but thanks to the angled orientation of the living floor and staircase, it becomes a spatial experience. The lush surroundings and the nearby harbor views become part of the interior through large window surfaces.

The house is part of the “Plantagewerf” project: a transformation of a former industrial site into a residential oasis with six standalone or semi-detached villas—all designed by stats architecten. The location lies within the Plantage, an 18th-century urban expansion of Schiedam’s old city center.

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