Minimalist Modern House With A Sculptural Form And Different Windows

This modern house strikes at first sight with its sculptural shape and a fresh take on a gabled roof

This modern house strikes at first sight with its sculptural shape and a fresh take on a gabled roof

In the Westlandse Zoom dunes in the South of Holland, Global Architects were hired to design a minimalist modern house in this beach locale. House as a Rock becomes a sculptural form that materializes out of the dunes just like a rock would, hence its name.

A traditional gable roof was eliminated and instead, the house and roof join together giving it its modern look. A light sand color was chosen for the brick to give it that rock-like appearance and so that it would blend in with the dunes.

The four sides of the house each have a different look, two of which display a cut-out close to the roof. The south side of the house opens up towards the water to offer beautiful views.

The living spaces on the south side feature large windows that bring the feeling of the outdoors in, no matter the time of year.

The interior is just as unique at the exterior as each space is completely different. Even the windows are all different sizes. The light wooden floors from Dinesen Floors have a slightly weathered feel, grounding the large open spaces with white walls. thanks to the windows on each side, the house is filled with light and air, it looks welcoming, and bold artworks add personality to the look.

To make the house more sustainable, they installed 2 x earth thermal ground heat pumps 135 meters deep to help the house be more CO2 neutral. They used insulation with a higher value than recommended, a solar heater, and low temperature heating and floor cooling.

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Each side of the house has a different look, and all the windows are of different size

Each side of the house has a different look, and all the windows are of different size

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Large windows are connected with a wooden deck and connect the spaces with outside

Large windows are connected with a wooden deck and connect the spaces with outside

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The interiors are modern and minimalist, with creative built-in storage and sculptural decorations

The interiors are modern and minimalist, with creative built-in storage and sculptural decorations

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The spaces are spruced up with textures - wood, leather, stone and with creative bold artworks

The spaces are spruced up with textures - wood, leather, stone and with creative bold artworks

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Double height ceilings and windows on all the sides bring a lot of light in

Double height ceilings and windows on all the sides bring a lot of light in

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A brick wall works as a partition and as an eye-catchy feature in decor

A brick wall works as a partition and as an eye-catchy feature in decor

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Glass mixed with wood is a cool idea for a modern home

Glass mixed with wood is a cool idea for a modern home

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Bold artworks make the interior special and unique

Bold artworks make the interior special and unique

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Attic windows bring much light in and each space is airy and welcoming

Attic windows bring much light in and each space is airy and welcoming

Source: design-milk