Modern Home Extension For Art Collectors

This modern extension was built for a 19th century home in Waterloo, Belgium, and features both galleries and a livign spaces

This modern extension was built for a 19th century home in Waterloo, Belgium, and features both galleries and a livign spaces

This 19th century long house in Waterloo, Belgium, was transformed by architect Louis Paillard into a lived gallery space for a pair of art collectors. The project comprises a wood-clad extension with views toward a raised park, which gives the impression of an urban barn.

The extension is an anamorphic, wood-clad house. Developed for a couple of collectors of art, the extension comprises space for contemporary exhibitions, as well as living areas, such as a bedroom designed as a cabin in the woods, as well as a study/library and lounge areas. Windows are mostly placed on the side of the garden, creating an almost blind street façade, while more windows are placed on the ceiling, contributing to natural and soft light for the exhibition space.

The inner décor is done in a neutral color palette, with touches of black and graphite grey for drama, it comprises a cool canvas for displaying any kinds of art. The furniture is modern and contemporary for a chic look. The master suite is totally different – it resembles a cabin, and this is unusual as public spaces and this private one differ so much. The bedroom is all covered with plywood and the master bathroom is done with pebbles and stone tiles. Take a look at all the spaces of this unique extension!

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The house is fully clad with wood to highlight its lines and shapes and to contrast  the original home

The house is fully clad with wood to highlight its lines and shapes and to contrast the original home

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This is a footbridge, leading from the room to the garden

This is a footbridge, leading from the room to the garden

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The extension totally converses with the natural context and looks very organic here

The extension totally converses with the natural context and looks very organic here

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This interior space is an exhibition space at the same time, it's filled wiht light and simple modern furniture

This interior space is an exhibition space at the same time, it's filled wiht light and simple modern furniture

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The layout features two levels with living, sleeping, working and office zones and each of them is accented visually

The layout features two levels with living, sleeping, working and office zones and each of them is accented visually

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The extension is done in a neutral color palette, with uch light-colored wood and plywood

The extension is done in a neutral color palette, with uch light-colored wood and plywood

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The study features endless bookshelves and a built-in desk plus some artworks

The study features endless bookshelves and a built-in desk plus some artworks

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The lights are colorful, there's a whole gallery wall on display and some catchy furniture, which looks like art itself

The lights are colorful, there's a whole gallery wall on display and some catchy furniture, which looks like art itself

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The master bedroom is designed like a cabin and is all clad with light-colored plywood, there some lights, art and a work space

The master bedroom is designed like a cabin and is all clad with light-colored plywood, there some lights, art and a work space

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The bathroom opens towards nature and is decorated with pebbles and marble tiles

The bathroom opens towards nature and is decorated with pebbles and marble tiles

Source: designboom