In the middle of a one of the most beautiful dune landscapes in the Netherlands the small town of Schoorl is situated. It is surrounded by an almost surreal landscape, serene nature and magnificent views and vistas. A typical authentic Dutch landscape, of which only a few are left. At the end of one of the many lanes with high trees, a dark silhouette has risen. A family farm, which is a modern interpretation of a typical black barn common in the region.

© Jeroen Musch

Architects: Studio Prototype

Location: 1871 Schoorl, Netherlands

Contractor: Bink Bouw

Constructor: SID Studio

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Jeroen Musch

In the middle of a one of the most beautiful dune landscapes in the Netherlands the small town of Schoorl is situated. It is surrounded by an almost surreal landscape, serene nature and magnificent views and vistas. A typical authentic Dutch landscape, of which only a few are left. At the end of one of the many lanes with high trees, a dark silhouette has risen. A family farm, which is a modern interpretation of a typical black barn common in the region.
© Jeroen Musch

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