Bruxelles, Belgium
DéDal Architectes have created a new private residence that stands out from the local domestic architecture with its angular formation and lean gray bricks located in Nethen to the east of Brussels.
The plot where the house resides is located between the village and a nearby area of woodland so the architects decide to design the exterior as an angular structure to make the residence stand out from the other traditional houses in the area.
“Both the particular configuration of the site and the peri-urban stylistic context of 1960s housing led us to question the meaning of integrated architecture,” explains the studio.
The house is a two-story building that is split into three sections.
Overlooked by a glazed balcony on the floor above, the central space is flanked by the kitchen and dining area.
On the ground floor, there is also a study room while on the first floor there is the master bedroom and two smaller bedrooms.
In order to capture the view of the forest and the village, large windows are positioned and a glazed corner in the living room opens onto an outdoor seating area.
Rather than separate the downstairs areas with walls, they are demarcated by their differing heights and contrasting material finishes, such as wooden ceilings in the study and deep green cupboards and counters in the kitchen.
“Despite the apparent plan openness, each space is defined and has its own identity ensured by variations in heights, views, and materials,” says the practice.
Project: Residence in Nethen
Architects: DéDal Architectes
Client: Private
Photographer: Stijn Bollaert
