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Studio OOKarchitecten
Amersfoort

Amersfoort-based OOKarchitecten transformed a former 1938 garage into their new design studio. For both interior and exterior frames, doors, and trim, they chose Platowood Fraké. This creates a seamless connection between indoors and outdoors, forming a unified whole. A standout detail is the studio’s logo, integrated into the front door.

While Platowood is already a highly sustainable material, this project took it a step further: all doors were reused. Local construction company Karbouw donated leftover Platowood Fraké doors from a previous project, giving them a second life in the new studio.

Architect Martin Timmerman:

“We chose Platowood for its low-maintenance properties and sustainable production process. We used the wood untreated—we find the natural greying process beautiful. It adds a raw, honest aesthetic that fits well with this characterful building, where traces of its transformation since 1938 remain visible throughout.”

Materials in their purest form

Originally designed as a garage, the building features a large, open, and light-filled space. OOKarchitecten redesigned it into a future-proof, spacious work environment using minimal installations and raw, authentic materials.

Radical yet necessary interventions—such as patios and skylights—allow daylight to penetrate deep into the workspace. Natural materials are used in their purest state, allowing them to age gracefully and retain their integrity. The studio now serves as the perfect calling card for OOKarchitecten, aligning with their philosophy: translating a client’s needs into a fascinating and sustainable design that will maintain its strength and character well into the future.

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