How do you enlarge a farmhouse that has low eaves on three sides and one high side with barn doors" Typical North-Holland farmhouses, the ?Stolp?, have a clear, strong shape. A modern extension easily demystifies this characteristic.

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Architects: SeARCH

Location: The Netherlands 1546 Jisp, Netherlands

Project Year: 2016

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From the architect. How do you enlarge a farmhouse that has low eaves on three sides and one high side with barn doors" Typical North-Holland farmhouses, the ?Stolp?, have a clear, strong shape. A modern extension easily demystifies this characteristic.
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The traditional Stolp has a core, the ?square? comprising a hayloft over the full height. Around it are the living quarters of the farmer and the barn which is in open communication with the square. Hay and house enjoy the warmth of the cows.

Floor Plan

The new extension ?skews? the slanted roof up from the square and protrudes over the old brick facades. On two sides this creates a zone of 5 to 7 meters wide where the new living room, kitchen and two bedrooms are located.

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The old Stolp contains the other bedrooms, study and all service areas.The living room, with a sloping concrete floor down to ...