?House in a House? is the sustainable renovation of a terraced house from the 1980s in Wassenaars Spinbaanquarters. Our design challenge was to transform the dated and cramped residence into a bright, modern space with character, yet providing enough space for a family. The result is an open living space that makes smart use of the height of the house. Thanks to the rooftop structure and attic windows, another 40 m2 is gained, enabling light to stream into the centre of the house.

After. Image © Mirko Merchiori

Architects: Global Architect

Location: Wassenaar, Netherlands

Architect In Charge: Tomá? Beránek and Arthur S. Nuss

Contactor: Mans Bouw
Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Mirko Merchiori

After. Image © Mirko Merchiori

?House in a House? is the sustainable renovation of a terraced house from the 1980s in Wassenaars Spinbaanquarters. Our design challenge was to transform the dated and cramped residence into a bright, modern space with character, yet providing enough space for a family. The result is an open living space that makes smart use of the height of the house. Thanks to the rooftop structure and attic windows, another 40 m2 is gained, enabling light to stream into the centre of the house.

Floor Plan

The living quarters are located around the atrium, thereby creating roo...