A greenhouse framed by a wooden pergola tops this home in Muiden, the Netherlands, designed by local studio Moke Architecten with landscape practice LA4Sale.
Called Wooden House, the home is located in a new residential area in the port town that enjoys views of the nearby lake IJmeer.
The clients desired a balance between open views of this landscape and sufficient privacy, which led Moke Architekten and LA4Sale to split the house into two offset volumes with small terraces on either side.
Moke Architecten has created Wooden House in Muiden
"The front and back house form two square volumes that have been pulled apart and connected at the corners with pergolas," explained Moke Architecten.
"The house that takes full advantage of the beautiful view on the lake and at the same time offers a lot of privacy," it added. On the south side of Wooden House, the more private volume containing a workspace on the ground floor and a bedroom on the upper floor is finished with a sloping green roof.
The home is crowned by a greenhouse containing a terrace
In the northern volume, a ground-floor kitchen and dining area and first-floor living room are topped by a terrace, which is partially sheltered within a greenhouse structure fitted with photovoltaic panels.
Wooden slats to filter light and views feature both internally and on the external pergolas, where they can be opened or closed to provide greater privacy.
Wood is the dominant material throughout the project
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