Crane Residence by Joris Verhoeven Architectuur

Architect: Joris Verhoeven Architectuur
Contractor: Heggebouw
Bricks: van de Moortel
Photography: John van Groenedaal

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This is a view of the front of the house featuring a wide graveled driveway that matches with the dark textured wall.

This isde of the house has large sliding glass doors with curtains for privacy. These are then complemented by the wooden and white exterior walls.

This close look at the house exterior showcases the wooden tone that is complemented by the bright beige tone of the second level of the house.

This is a closer look at the second exterior of the house with a covered balcony, wooden shiplap walls and glass sliding doors.

This is a closer look at the dark brick textured wall that gives a nice contrast for the bright beige tone of the house as well as the glass walls and doors.

This is a look at the back of the house with a square swimming pool surrounded by concrete walkways and potted plants.

This view of the back of the house shows more of the lush landscaping that has shrubs, grass and trees to bring color to the neutral tones of the house exterior.

This side of the house has a large rectangular dining set with white modern chairs that makes it stand out against the background of wooden shiplap wall.

This view of the house shows another outdoor dining area on the opposite side by the glass sliding door leading to the garden of shrubs and grass.

This is the home office that has an abundance of natural lighting because of the glass windows and doors. It also has a simple desk that is built into the wall.

This is a hallway within the house with bright white walls, ceiling and doors illuminated by the natural light coming from the window on the far side.

This modern home is located in a rural expansion area near Tilburg. A quiet place surrounded by open meadows and fields. A few years ago, a covered terrace was designed for the previous home of these clients. This west-facing terrace is made of stucco with an interior of wood and was their favorite place of the house. They expressed the wish that this terrace should be the inspiration for the design of their new house. This eventually resulted in this dwelling with a pleated stucco framework filled with wood.

The orientation of the lot was leading in the design. Since the front of the house is the west side, this would mean that the desired terrace would look out onto the street. By placing back the terrace in relation to the front facade and introducing two brick walls, a semi-open patio has been created. This intervention guarantees privacy on the terrace.

With its robust appearance, the bricks walls form a great contrast with the sleek stucco work, and the horizontal lines it counterbalances the static verticality of the wood. The dark traditionally hand-molded bricks sometimes contain shades of light brown that match the color of the wood.

The sculptural lining of the stucco is reinforced by the modest detailing. The nuances with the natural materials masonry and wood ensure contact with the earth and balance the asymmetrical design into a modest dwelling.

The program of the home is designed to be lifetime-resistant. The ground floor contains the entire living program required for a two-person household. Upstairs there are three more beds- and guestrooms and an extra bathroom.

Crane residence is completed in 2018

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