The architects have devoted special attention to energy efficiency in this project, designing a structure with remarkable insulation. The building features geothermal energy storage, a heat pump and solar collectors on the moss-covered roof.
All the elements in the interiors — designed by i29 — elements, from walls to cupboards in the children’s rooms and the fireplace, are made of veneered plywood. "The wood used at the entrance and the garage has a special origin," state the architects. "It comes from an old ship that was found at a demolition company in North Brabant. It was bought in its entirety and used in the building."
Location: Park Brederode, Bloemendaal, The Netherlands
Architects: Paul de Ruiter Architects — Paul de Ruiter (Project architect), Chris Collaris (Project leader)
Client: Private
Structural engineer: Quinten R. Wildeboer
Contractor: Scholz Groep, IJmuiden
Interior architect: i29 interior architects
Landscape architect: Kamsteeg Tuinen
Photography: Tim van de Velde
Gross area: 489 square metres (including a basement of 154 square metres)
Completion: November 2011