This is a house for two young people in an old industrial harbor area in Deventer, the Netherlands. The harbor has lost its original function however many of the beautiful old warehouses have been renovated and now accommodate all kinds of cultural and social functions. Amid these historic buildings young couples have been given land to build their own homes.

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Architects: Studio MAKS

Location: The Netherlands, Deventer, Netherlands

Area: 110.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Christian van der Kooy

Contractor: Nijhuis Bouw B.V.

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From the architect. This is a house for two young people in an old industrial harbor area in Deventer, the Netherlands. The harbor has lost its original function however many of the beautiful old warehouses have been renovated and now accommodate all kinds of cultural and social functions. Amid these historic buildings young couples have been given land to build their own homes.
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The client has many dreams and wishes, but the amount of m2 they can build is limited. We a house that utilizes every single cm2 of its open spaces as well as its solid ones, such as walls and floors. A home which is sturdy and solid on t...