This new-build family home, located in a residential parkland, is designed as a contemporary sanctuary. The project prioritizes both energy performance* and architectural poetry.
It's nestled in a forest landscape where one tree takes center stage: a century-old European oak, around which two clearly defined volumes are composed.
These contrasting architectural forms—one in white authentic chippered brick, the other in deep black, vertically cladded timber—enclose a unique patio.
A subtle play of volume and proportion shapes the visual language of the house.
*'BEN' home: 'Bijna-energieneutraal'
Schoten, BE
The result is a home that feels like an open-air pavilion, seamlessly connecting interior and exterior, and offering its inhabitants a true oasis. Where large glazed openings with fine black window frames offer ever-evolving perspectives on the surrounding forest and garden.
The connection to the landscape is enhanced by a precisely designed exterior, featuring a natural swimming pool, organic shaped terraces, and a garden that flows effortlessly with it's surroundings.
Every detail serves to elevate the calm, grounded character of the house.
This is a home where interior and exterior are in constant dialogue, where materials are allowed to age beautifully, embracing the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi—a quiet celebration of imperfection, patina, and time.
Architecture
PHOTOGRAPHY: Nicolas Broeckx
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE: Linears
"The result is a home that feels like an open-air pavilion, seamlessly connecting interior and exterior, and offering its inhabitants a true oasis."
"One tree takes centers stage: a century-old European oak"
