Deventer House
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Private House
Deventer, The Netherlands
Private House
Private
Marieke Kums, Julia Boromissza, Jelmer Buurma, Arthur Claus, Christiaan Harmse,
Thanasis Ikomonou, Susie Newman, Adriana Suarez, Mira Brethouwer
Cristian van der Kooy
This house for a young couple is located in a former industrial harbor area in Deventer, the Netherlands. Although the harbor has lost its original function, many of its characteristic warehouses have been preserved and transformed to accommodate a range of cultural and social uses. Amid these historic structures, plots have been made available for young couples to build their own homes.
The clients had many dreams and ambitions for their new home, but the number of square meters they could build was limited. This constraint became the starting point for a house that makes use of every available centimeter—not only of its open spaces, but also of the building mass itself: its walls, floors, and in-between spaces. The aim was to create a home that feels sturdy and solid on the outside, yet open, light, and spacious within.
The result is a compact house organized around a series of clearly defined open spaces, surrounded by an activated building mass that incorporates functions such as wardrobes, a toilet, stairs, seating areas, storage, and niches. Carefully positioned openings connect these spaces both horizontally and vertically, creating unexpected views and bringing daylight deep into the house. In this way, the solid and open parts of the building work together, giving the compact home a surprising sense of generosity and space.
Photo by Cristian van der Kooy
Photo by Cristian van der Kooy
Entrance area
Living room
First floorGround floor Section
Kitchen
Kitchen
Kids corner
Bedroom
Hall