A timber clad extension creates a new relationship between a brick semi-detached house and its green surrounding.

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Architects: Lab-S, Kraal Architecten

Location: Zeist,The Netherlands

Area: 196.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Ed van Rijswijk

Structural Engineer: Remco Luijendijk

Builder: Bouwonderneming T.J. van de Belt

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From the architect. A timber clad extension creates a new relationship between a brick semi-detached house and its green surrounding.

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Kraal Architecten and Lab-S have joined forces for the renovation of a semi-detached house in Zeist, the Netherlands. The project consists of a large interior transformation with a total new layout and a new addition at the back of the original house.
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The original post-war house has a brick facade and a pitched roof construction with ceramic roof tiles. Large trees stand at the back of the rear garden creating a beautiful natural scenery, viewed from the house. The new extension opens the original house to this scenery. Its appearance is distinct from the original house. Using natural materials, it relates to the natural surroundings, while maintaining a clear contrast between existing and newly developed parts.

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The extension provides add...