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The house by Guendalina Huisman and Marijn Boterman completes the urban fabric in Rotterdam, while giving it a boost and creating possibilities for new forms of urban living.

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, 2016

The skinnySCAR project of architect couple Gwendolyn Huisman and Marijn Boterman shows how forgotten empty spaces in the city can be reused. Each city has neglected spaces like this, that are unused and underrated. These gaps can be upgraded to complete the urban fabric, while giving it a boost and creating possibilities for new forms of urban living.

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, 2016. Left: photo Ossip van Duivenbode. Right: photo Vincent van Dordrecht

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, 2016

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, 2016

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, 2016

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, 2016

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, 2016

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, 2016

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, site plan

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, elevation

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, ground floor

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, first floor

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, second floor

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, section

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, section

The extreme proportions of the plot, only 3.4 meters wide and 20 meters deep, result in a stacked open loft typology while it was a constructional challenge. Being this narrow and long in relation to the height, a massive foundation and load bearing structure were needed. Hence an elegant solution of two parallel reinforced concrete slabs was introduced in the interior of the house.

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, 2016

Architects have clustered all the supporting functions that a dwelling needs, as well as concrete slabs and installations, in two vertical volumes in the center of the house. These volumes are detached from the side walls to emphasize the 13 meter deep interior and create unexpected vistas in all directions between the different spaces. By placing the volumes and staircase near the center of the house, intimate living spaces appear towards the public street and collective courtyard garden. The living spaces are moderate in size and feel intimate, without being too oppressive thanks to the architectural vistas and fluidity of spaces.

Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman, skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, 2016

skinnySCAR, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Program: single family house
Architects: Gwendolyn Huisman & Marijn Boterman
Area: 140 sqm
Completion: 2016

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