This spacious and light-filled house features open cladding made from Platowood Fraké, consisting of sharp-edged slats in two cross-sectional sizes applied in alternating patterns. The slats also serve as sunshading. Combined with the large glass surfaces, this creates an open and dynamic facade appearance. In addition to the house, the storage shed and the freestanding garden conservatory are clad with the same wood.
Architect Tijmen Versluis, architect eigen huis:
”For this house, I chose Platowood Fraké because of the wood’s even appearance and uniform weathering. We prefer untreated wood as it requires no maintenance and offers a natural look. I also find it important that Platowood Fraké has durability class 1 and that it can be installed close to the ground.”
Large windows with structural glass create a very spacious effect on the ground floor. The first floor is more closed off, but at the corner facing the street, the facade slats are rotated 90 degrees. Behind them is a translucent wall, allowing beautifully filtered light to enter the painting studio. The angled corners in the floor plan contribute to a dynamic spatial experience.
The house features a steel structure with sandwich panels, giving the interior an industrial appearance. Although the construction is similar to that of a factory hall, the wooden facade cladding lends it a distinctly contemporary character.
House completion: mei 2019. Photos taken in March 2020.
