Architecture studio OYO has renovated a derelict house in Belgium, lining its interiors with wood and bringing it "into more harmony with the nature of the dunes" that surround it.
Aptly named Dune House, the home is half buried in its sandy plot and has been overhauled by OYO to bring it to modern-day standards while enhancing its connection to its site.
The alterations also aim to celebrate its existing character and structure, which was partially destroyed by bombing during world war two and then reconstructed in timber during the 1960s.
OYO has retrofitted the derelict Dune House in Belgium
"We did not want to interfere with the authentic feel: the derelict house was charming, well-oriented and had an interesting layout which we preserved to a large extent," OYO Architects told Dezeen. "The clients were looking for a house where they could swim together, play with the grandchildren, cook for family and enjoy dinners at home" it continued.
"We wanted to design a sustainable, long-lasting home without compromising on living comfort and connection to bring the house into more harmony with the nature of the dunes."
It is designed to sit in harmony "with the nature of the dunes" that surround it
Dune House is entered via an existing exterior brick staircase, which provides access to the first floor.
Here is a generous open-plan living space with floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, which open up the rear wall onto the outdoo...