Projects by Michael James Lucas Architect

1. mjlarchitect/fluwelenburgwal/1g/2511ch/denhaag/06.24.71.64.62/m.j.lucas@live.nl
m i c h a e l j a m e s l u c a s
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"Matrouska"

2. GSPublisherEngine 0.75.100.100
fluwelen burgwal 1g / 2511 ch / den haag / nederland
+31.6.24.71.64.62. / m.j.lucas@live.nl
m i c h a e l j a m e s l u c a s
A R C H I T E C T
MV
CV
renvooi bouwkundig
metselwerk - bestaand
renvooi bouwkundig
valt buiten aanvraag
kozijn / deur - bestaand 30°, nieuw 90°
meterkast gas / water / electraM.K.
WM/D opstelplaats wasmachine / droger
koelkast / ovenKK / O
mechanische ventilatie-unit v.v. WTW
HR-combiketel (HR 107)
kooktoestel gas / inductie
houtenvloer
drijfsteen
isolatie
HWA hemelwaterafvoer
kalkzandsteen
houten balklaag met steengaasplafond
FG/E
mechanische afzuigpunt - plafond
CV afvoer rookgas / toevoer lucht (NEN 1087)CV
perceelsgrens
niet ioniserende rookmelder (NEN 2555)
- Peil = 20mm-NAP, is bovenkant afgewerkte begane grond vloer
- materialen en kleuren volgens kleur- en materiaalstaat
- veiligheidsbeglazing: glazen afscheidingen voorzien van
doorvalveilig glas; beglazing tot aan vloer: aan binnenzijde
uitvoeren conform letselbeperkende eisen van NEN 3569.
mechanische inblaaspunt - plafond
lichte scheidingswand
beton
beton prefab
tegelwerk: badkamer tot 2,000+; keuken tot 600+
aanrecht; wc tot 1,500+
p geïsoleerde sandwichpaneel U≤0,8 m2
K/W
mechanische afzuigpunt - wand
mechanische inblaaspunt - wand
1:50
tekeningnummer
datum
fase
gewijzigd
schaal
01-10-2015
Omgevingsvergunning
OMV-122
06-12-2015 (B)
werknr. / werk / locatie 1507 / HK43 / Den Haag
formaat
A3
onderwerp
Gevels Nieuw -
C O N C E P T
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6.000
nieuwe hardhouten kozijnen in kleur
nieuwe hardhouten kozijnen in kleur
mat glas
p
glas v.v. niet doorzichtig folie
p p
p p
2 1
6.000
plaatmateriaal in kleur
betonnen trede conform bestaand
nieuwe hardhouten kozijnen in kleur
v.v. drie-dubbel glas
bestaande borstwering
nieuwe hardhouten kozijnen in kleur v.v. drie-dubbel glas
p
0
Begane grond
2.800
1e verdieping
5.800
Nok
Voorgevel - ongewijzigd 01 ZW Achtergevel 02 ZW
Is it possible to make a typical Dutch 1960's terrace house, a
'doorzonwoning' energy neutral?
This project investigates the potential for energy savings in
the masses of post WWII houses built throughout the
country. By upgrading the whole building envelope,
introducing mechanical ventilating with heat recovery and
installing a heat pump and pv solar panels the limits of what
is possible are being pushed.
Ths project is being followed by the Dutch television channel
RTL4 program "Ons Huis Verdient Het".
'Prototype' / Energy Neutral Renovation
The Hague / NL / 2015 / In Progress

3. mjlarchitect/fluwelenburgwal/1g/2511ch/denhaag/06.24.71.64.62/m.j.lucas@live.nl
‘Matrouska’ / Appartment Interior
Amsterdam / NL / 2014 / Design
Designed for a new build project on the edge of central
Amsterdam, this apartment was for a mother close to
retirement and her daughter living overseas who wanted a
pied-a-terre in The Netherlands.
The apartment was to work as a single space that could,
when required, be divided into two independent living units.
The long lines of the apartment were accentuated by placing
a hall along the facade and another in the middle of the plan
creating a circular routing. The entrance hall doubles as a
gallery for a collection of graphic art.
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Analyse / Concept 02
1:243,90
9-3-2014
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75%
50%
25%
0%
100%
APPARTEMENT
STUDIO
ENTREE
zichtlijnen
appartement
daglicht toetreding
(diepte daglichtzone =
+/- 2x hoogte raam)
uitzicht servicezone woonruimtes circulatie opzet
25%

4. A young couple had bought a large town house and were
not sure what was possible with it.
With this quick feasability study the building was analysed
and 3 proposals were made:
1) Live in the whole house with living room at rear
2) Live in the whole house with dining room at rear
3) Create a groud floor appartment for expats and live on
the upper floors
'What now?' / Potential Analysis
The Hague / NL / 2013 / Study

5. Why is it that the best room of a party is always the kitchen?
The owners of this house loved their neighbourhood, but not
their isolated little kitchen. Rather than move house they
decided to go for a radical renovation of the ground floor.
By mirroring the plan, the kitchen and dining room combined
to create a large space for social gatherings. Not wanting to
cut off the living room, a glass cabinet (displaying family
heirlooms) sits between the two rooms allowing light and
sight lines to flow back and forth. A conservatory enlarges
the living room while embracing the garden.
'Heirlooms' / Ground floor renovation
Leiden / NL / 2013 / Realised

6. ‘Silent Disco’ / Student Union
The Hague / NL / 2011 / Realised
In early 2011, Student Union “Pallas Athene” had the
opportunity to rent a former restaurant as their society.
With all building work carried out by students, a simple
design was conceived that was also very durable. A complete
acoustic cage was built in the space, allowing parties to be
held without disturbing the upstairs neighbours.
To counter the effect of a long, narrow space, the rear wall
was covered with bold horizontal lines in the colours of all
the clubs. Bar tables can be folded out from the paneling.

7. ‘Love Thy Neighbour’ / Roof Terrace
The Hague / NL / 2011 / Realised
The apartment is situated on the upper three floors of a
townhouse above the storage rooms of the local bakery.
In order to completely cover the roof with the terrace
permission was necessary from all 10 neighbours.
In order to protect the privacy of both user and neighbours,
the terrace is surrounded by planters that act both as
balustrades and green privacy screens. In this way, when
the bamboo is matured, the terrace will be surrounded by a
2m high hedge.
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versieschaal
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+3.100
+3.550
VL +700
VL +1.600
220 50 96
+3.470
+3.550
hardhouten vlonders 20 x 145
perliet / potgrond
hardhouten regel
40 x 40 h.o.h. 140mm
hardhouten vlonders 30 x 140
houtenbalk 219 x 96
volgens constructeur
hardhouten regel 40 x 40
Bestaande Dak:
EPDM (nieuw)
underlayment
multiplex
balklaag op afschot 16mm/m
isolatie
dampremmende folie
rachels 22x50mm
plafondplaat
thermisch verzinkt staalconstructie
afsteunen op huidige constructie
volgens constructeur
kitvoeg met rugvulling
bestaande metselwerk
perceelsgrens
hardhouten regel 40 x 40
hardhouten regel 40 x 40
hardhouten regel
40 x 40 h.o.h. 140mm
bamboe max. 1,000mm hoog
hardhouten raster
openingen tot 1,000+VL
120 x 50mm
daarboven 120 x 120mm
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obrechtstraat187
obrechtstraat185
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+3.550
+4.015
+4.570
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vlonders 30 x 140
Bestaande Dak:
EPDM (nieuw)
underlayment
multiplex
balklaag op afschot 16mm/m
isolatie
dampremmende folie
rachels 22x50mm
plafondplaat
kitvoeg met rugvulling
bestaande metselwerk
parceelsgrens
houten randbalk 219 x 96
bevestigen aan hoeklijn
lood
hoeklijn 150x150
hardhouten vlonders 20 x 145
hardhouten regel
40 x 40 h.o.h. 140mm
hardhouten regel 40 x 40
hardhouten vlonders 20 x 145
hardhouten vlonders 20 x 145
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8. ‘Right & Wrong’ / Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation
The Hague / NL / 2010 / Realised
When a young family bought this house, they found all the right things were in the
wrong places. A previous renovation had created an efficient but introverted kitchen,
and a bathroom that was only accessible through the main bedroom.
By turning the toilet on the 1st floor by 90°, otherwise wasted hall space could be
used to create a niche in the kitchen to house the family sized fridge and oven. Social
interaction between the kitchen and the rest of the living spaces was realised by
opening up the kitchen and placing a bar that hides the mess from the dining space.
In the bathroom, all elements were placed against one wall to create an open,
spacious and efficient space.
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1012 CS46A
1e verdieping bestaande
1:50
23-2-2011
origineel formaat A3, tek: VO-PLG 01 BST
a r c h i t e c t
14
15
16
17
18
02
4.320 110 2.590 220 1.400
1402.250220
6.510110
5401.280460
1.8001.280570
800 2.090 1.190 700
2.1702.170
60 220 1.500
1.320
110940180
140 1.180
hier ergens
standleiding
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1012 CS46A
1e verdieping nieuw
1:100
23-2-2011
origineel formaat A3, tek: VO-PLG 01 NWE
a r c h i t e c t
14
15
16
17
18
A
02
6.510
2203.9001402.250220
1.030 2.550 300
3.880
55079070790600
140 800
160
70 850 2.000
600 780 400 1.200 900
1.230160
1.390
150600600900
1.380 1.600
600 600 200
600
6.290
+3.800
stalen balk
indicatiefoverspanning
ngen
wc
wanden (min 70mm met isolatie)
/ elektra
van sanitair, fontein en tegelwerk (ntb)
1:50
10
11
12
13
14
15
A
02
2203.9501402.200220
1.300 110 2.470
1.040
1.180 110 2.450
180 100 900 280
140 3.880 220
100 3.740
600 700
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5101.200540
2.450 1.000 1.930
890(?)1.310
890110950
610690900
1.950
6.290
2.200
250
+7.200
hier ergens
standleiding
CEPT
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10
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4
5
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7
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2.000250
5101.200540
940110980220
2.250
1.200 440 440 1.000 800
3.880
+7.200
inbouwkast, indeling ntb

9. ‘Hidden potential’ / House Renovation
The Hague / NL / 2010 / Realised
An family with two teenage children bought this monumental
18th century house that had previously been renovated for
a childless couple.
With only two bedrooms & fragmented ground floor, it was
not practical for a family looking to entertain while also
having their own spaces to retreat into. This study showed
the potential for the house to be renovated so that the social
spaces on the ground floor became united & both children
would have their own bedroom. By removing the false ceiling
on the 2nd floor, both bedrooms became lofts.N
1009 GW131
AXO Zolder
1:71,43
1009-43
16-3-2011
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1009 GW131
bestaande plattegrond begane
grond
1:100 (A4)
27-3-2011
a r c h i t e c t
1009-BST-PLG-00
1803.810180
2.480701.260
1803.040100850
2.000 70 1.160
70
1.350
70
710
70
930 70 3.250 180 1.150 3.110 180 2.660 1.650
930703.320
1.050
1804.320180
B
C
A
vestibule
2,2 m²
voorkamer
12,6 m²
eetkamer
15,8 m²
atrium
11,7 m²
kast
1,1 m²
hal
3,6 m²
keuken
17,0 m²
kast
1,5 m²
hal
1,5 m²
kast
1,5 m²
D E F G
Voorkamer
Wand tussen hal en voorkamer slopen
Trap verwijderen
Sloop Werkzaamheden
Eetkamer
Kozijn tussen eetkamer en atrium verwijderen.
Metselwerk verwijderen tot vloer niveau
Kkeuken
Kozijn tussen keuken en atrium verwijderen.
Metselwerk verwijderen tot vloer niveau
Bestaande keuken incl. tegels verwijderen
Kast Slopen
N
1009 GW131
bestaande plattegrond 2e
verdieping
1:100 (A4)
27-3-2011
a r c h i t e c t
1009-BST-PLG-02
B
C
A
D E F G
3.050 70 1.130 70 2.110 70 3.250
1.9707085070850
1803.810180
3.000
3.310
180 9.750 180 8.750 180
3.560
18.680
badkamer
11,6 m² cv
0,4 m²
kast
5,4 m²
wc
1,0 m²
slaapkamer
13,0 m²
hal
2,8 m²
terras
26,7 m²
Badkamer
Bestaande badkamer incl. tegels verwijderen
Bestaande plafond verwijderen
Sloop Werkzaamheden
Slaapkamer
Deur tussen slaapkamer en hal verwijderen
Slaapkamer
Deur tussen slaapkamer en hal verwijderen
Bestaande plafond verwijderen
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1009 GW131
nieuwe plattegrond begane grond
1:100 (A4)
27-3-2011
a r c h i t e c t
1009-NWE-PLG-00
4.910 70 3.770 1.000
2.1801001.530
B
C
A
vestibule
2,2 m²
voorkamer
11,7 m²
eetkamer
12,8 m²
atrium
11,7 m²
wc
1,1 m²
hal
4,7 m²
keuken
18,6 m²
hal
4,0 m²
kast
1,8 m²
D E F G
Voorkamer
Licht scheidingswand aanbrenden met in het
wand schuifdeur
Werkzaamheden
Eetkamer
Trap naar 1e verdieping maken
Kozijn met glazen schuifdeur voor het wand
maken bij trap
WC
WC maken in kast, leidingen zijn aanwezig
Algemeen
Alle stukwerk skimmen.
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1009 GW131
nieuwe plattegrond 2e verdieping
1:100 (A4)
27-3-2011
a r c h i t e c t
1009-NWE-PLG-02
B
C
A
D E F G
3.050 70 3.310 100 3.2201.9401001.770
slaapkamer
11,6 m²
cv
0,5 m²
badkamer
5,4 m²
wc
1,0 m²
slaapkamer
6,3 m²
hal
8,6 m²
terras
26,7 m²
Voor Slaapkamer
Balkenlaag van zolders deels verwijderen
Spiltrap maken naar mezzanine vloer
Werkzaamheden
Badkamer
Aanbrengen van een nieuwe vloer
Aanbrengen van electrische vloerverwarming
Stukken & Tegelwerk (alleen douche hoog)
Aanbrengen van mechanische ventilatie
Verplatsen van CV
Achter Slaapkamer
Balkenlaak deels verwijderen
Nieuwe light scheidingswand met deur maken
Ladder naar mezzanine vloer maken
Algemeen
Alle stukwerk skimmen.
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+2
existing
new
existing
new
bedroom lofts

10. 1 2 3
4.055 3.185
7.240
C B
3.620 3.620
A
31 2
7.240
4.055 3.185
±0 peil
+2.400 bk vloer
+6.000 nok
+6.600 bk schoorsteen
C
B
A
1 2 3
3.6203.620
4.055 3.185
7.240
7.240
balklaag 8/18
10/18
10/18
C
B
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+4.800
1.500
2.200
+2.400
1e verdieping
+6.600
dakaanzicht
zuidoostgevel 01 zuidwestgevel 02
A1
1 2 3
4.055 3.185
7.240
C B
3.620 3.620
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1 2 3
4.055 3.185
7.240
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bestaande gording 80x1
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vogelschroot
2L baanvormig dakbedekking
underlayment
multiplex
balklaag op afschot 16mm/m
hoogwaardige isolatie
rachels 22x50mm
dampremmende folie
plafondplaat
2L baanvormig dakbedekking
underlayment
multiplex
balklaag op afschot 16mm/m
hoogwaardige isolatie
rachels 22x50mm
dampremmende folie
plafondplaat
aluminium daktrim
±0 peil
+2.400 bk vloer
+6.000 nok
+6.600 bk schoorsteen
zuidoostgevel 01 zuidwestgevel 02
plattegrond begane grond plattegrond 1e verdieping
2 3
3.185
7.240
3 2 1
3.185 4.055
C B
3.620 3.620
A
32
7.240
3.185
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+2.400 bk vloer
+6.000 nok
+6.600 bk schoorsteen
C
B
A
3.6203.620
4.055 3.185
7.240
7.240
balklaag 8/18
10/18
10/18
C
B
A
gordin
+4.800
1.500
2.200
+2.400
1e verdieping
+6.600
dakaanzicht
01 noordwestgevelzuidwestgevel 02
A1
3 2 1
3.185 4.055
C B
3.620 3.620
A
±0 peil
+2.400 bk vloer
+6.000 nok
+6.600 bk schoorsteen
C
B
A
1 2 3
3.6203.620
4.055 3.185
7.240
7.240
balklaag 8/18
10/18
10/18
C
B
A
1 2 3
gordingen en nok 8/18
+2.400
1e verdieping
+6.600
dakaanzicht
01 noordwestgevel 03zuidwestgevel 02
A1
2 3
3.185
7.240
3 2 1
3.185 4.055
C B
3.620 3.620
A
2 3
3.185
40
1 2 3
01
GVL-01
4.055 3.185
7.240
1 2 3
01
GVL-01
bestaande keramische pannen
bestaande dakbeschot
rekje over multiplex
bestaande tengels
bestaande gording 80x180mm
waterwerende dampdoorlatende folie
vogelschroot profiel
2L baanvormig dakbedekking
underlayment
multiplex
balklaag op afschot 16mm/m
hoogwaardige isolatie
rachels 22x50mm
dampremmende folie
plafondplaat
2L baanvormig dakbedekking
underlayment
multiplex
balklaag op afschot 16mm/m
hoogwaardige isolatie
rachels 22x50mm
dampremmende folie
plafondplaat
aluminium daktrim
±0 peil
+2.400 bk vloer
+6.000 nok
+6.600 bk schoorsteen
01 noordwestgevelzuidwestgevel 02
plattegrond begane grond plattegrond 1e verdieping
3 2 1
3.185 4.055
C B
3.620 3.620
A
1 2 3
01
GVL-01
4.055 3.185
7.240
1 2 3
01
GVL-01
bestaande keramische pannen
bestaande dakbeschot
rekje over multiplex
bestaande tengels
bestaande gording 80x180mm
waterwerende dampdoorlatende folie
vogelschroot profiel
2L baanvormig dakbedekking
underlayment
multiplex
balklaag op afschot 16mm/m
hoogwaardige isolatie
rachels 22x50mm
dampremmende folie
plafondplaat
2L baanvormig dakbedekking
underlayment
multiplex
balklaag op afschot 16mm/m
hoogwaardige isolatie
rachels 22x50mm
dampremmende folie
plafondplaat
aluminium daktrim
±0 peil
+2.400 bk vloer
+6.000 nok
+6.600 bk schoorsteen
01 noordwestgevel 03zuidwestgevel 02
d begane grond plattegrond 1e verdieping dakaanzicht
2 3
3.185
7.240
3 2 1
3.185 4.055
C B
3.620 3.620
A
VL +2.200
+4.625 ok balklaag
minerale wol
dampremmende laag
rachel
gipsplaat
bestaande keramische pannen
bestaande dakbeschot
rekje over multiplex
bestaande tengels
bestaande gording 80x180mm
waterwerende dampdoorlatende folie
vogelschroot profiel
multiplex
raveelbalk
2L baanvormig dakbedekking
underlayment
multiplex
balklaag op afschot 16mm/m
hoogwaardige isolatie
rachels 22x50mm
dampremmende folie
plafondplaat
VL +2.200
+4.625 bk kozijn / ok balklaag
250
HR++ beglazing
kierdichting
2L baanvormig dakbedekking
underlayment
multiplex
balklaag op afschot 16mm/m
hoogwaardige isolatie
rachels 22x50mm
dampremmende folie
plafondplaat
multiplex
geventileerd
aluminium daktrim
rabatdelen
waterdichte laag
90 x 114
2 3
7.240
3.185
±0 peil
+2.400 bk vloer
+6.000 nok
+6.600 bk schoorsteen
3
01
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el 01 noordwestgevelzuidwestgevel 02
plattegrond begane grond plattegrond 1e verdieping
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‘Standing Room Only’ / Bungalow Extension
Noordwijkerhout / NL / 2010 / Realised
Located in the Sollasi holiday park, this bungalow was bought by
a family looking for a sea-side getaway.
In order to increase the amount of usable floor space in the main
bedroom, a dormer window was added that mirrored the original
dormer window.
With only half the dormer situated in the bedroom, the window in
the other half allowed light to penetrate deep into the bungalow
via the double height living room.
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11. ‘Clean Slate’ / House Renovation
The Hague / NL / 2009 / Realised
Located in the desirable Statenkwartier neighbourhood,
this house had been rented out as three apartments
since the 1980’s. Tired, worn out and not taken care of,
it was time for a new beginning.
As one of the few houses in the neighbourhood missing
essentially all original interior details, it allowed ideas to
develop from a clean slate. Only the exterior walls would
remain unchanged.
On the ground floor the kitchen becomes the beating
heart of the home, with all spaces visually connected to
it. The first floor becomes an oasis of tranquility for the
owners, with their master bedroom connecting through
to the bathroom via a walk through wardrobe. A guest
room / library / study is created along with a hobby room.
The upper floor becomes the domain of the children, with
two bedrooms, a large play space flooded with daylight
and a bathroom.
As a response to a predominately shady rear garden, a
large roof terrace is created with panoramic views over
the sea and the city.
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‘Just a Tweak’ / House Renovation
Voorschoten / NL / 2009 / Realised
Sometimes large interventions are needed in order to make a house work in the 21st century - but not
always. This 1930’s house, that had not been adjusted since being built, needed just a few small tweaks
in order to bring it up to date for a conservative client.
On the ground floor, the living spaces and kitchen were expanded by 2,5m in order to create a usable
kitchen and a larger living space. These spaces are treated as an invisible addition to the house, avoiding
the typical Dutch ‘greenhouse’ conservatory addition and giving the feel that they always belonged to
the house. The bathroom on the first floor, nothing more than a sink, was moved to a larger room on the
street side of the house. This gave the owner a baby room overlooking the 35m deep garden.
The most important intervention is the removal of the original staircase and the creation of a new staircase
to the attic. This created not only larger rooms on the first floor, but allowed the attic to become much
more functional. A guest room, study, bathroom and laundry are flooded with light via new roof lights in
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13. ‘1+1=1’ / Double Apartment Conversion
Amsterdam / NL / 2007 / Realised
This apartment is located in the Staatsliedenbuurt, an up and coming
neighbourhood west of the centre. The client, a young musical couple wanted
to convert two apartments into a single home that provided a large social
space, while also creating a sound proof rehearsal space.
By placing all services on the left side of the floor plan, in line with the access
to above apartments, a maximum amount of floor space was cleared for living
space. On the ground floor, the rehearsal room (1) is placed next to the front
door in order to minimise the distance that instruments have to be carried.
To the rear, a bedroom (2) and study / future bedroom (3) open onto a small
courtyard.
On the upper floor, a long living space (4) is created spanning from front to rear
facade, with double doors opening onto a balcony overlooking the courtyard.
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14. ‘Growing Up’ / Ground Floor Renovation
Voorschoten / NL / 2007 / Study
The client, a family with two teenage sons, had out
grown the social spaces of their 1930’s home. As they
had no desire to move out of the neighbourhood, they
decided to adapt their house to their needs.
Extending by 2.5m to the rear of the house allowed
a more balanced layout of space and a re-routing of
circulation without applying for building permission.
Access to the balcony space above the extension is
retained, while a skylight strip lights the kitchen & dining
area. The same flooring stretches from front facade to
rear terrace, creating one long living space that becomes
part of the garden when the rear facade is folded away.
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15. ‘Out of the Shell’ / Ground Floor Renovation
Almere / NL / 2007 / Study
Almere is a satellite town of Amsterdam, founded in the late 1970’s. While originally conceived as a
polynuclear city, it is now a continuous urban conglomeration and the fastest growing town in The
Netherlands. This house is situated in one of the new developments that filled the gaps in the 1990’s.
The client, a young family, wanted to optimise the ground floor of their home and create more interaction
between the front and rear spaces. By moving the kitchen to the front of the house, this allowed the
heavy core that split the space to be eroded.
The kitchen was made more social by facing it towards the living and dining spaces. Windows between
the kitchen and entrance hall brought daylight into this previously dark space. By breaking open the space
under the stairs, a visual link from front to back was created, while also providing a central workspace for
the family computer.
The door to the garden was moved in order to concentrate circulation spaces to one side of the room.
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16. ‘Graduation Studios’ / Conversion of a Student House
Leiden / NL / 2005 / Realised
Leiden is home of the oldest university in The Netherlands and has a huge
student population. While there is always a shortage of room for students,
the situation for recent graduates is even worse.
As a response to this situation, the client decided to convert a monumental
student house into independent studios for recent graduates. Each room is
fitted out with a small kitchen block, toilet & shower.
Due to the height of the ceilings, the rooms on the ground and first floor
have a built in mezzanine sleeping area. In this way the volume of the room
is utilised to its maximum potential, freeing up precious floor space.
On the upper floor the former dropped ceiling has been removed in order
to expose the beams of the saddle roof.
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17. ‘The Triangle and The Rectangle’ / House renovation
Rijswijk / NL / 2005 / Realised
This house is located in a 1920’s neighbourhood with, for Dutch standards, large terrace housing. Being the
last house on the row, it deviates from the standard Dutch ‘front room / back room’ typology due to the
addition of a parasitic triangle. This triangle (a result of the urban situation) creates a spatial tension.
The client, a young family with two daughters, desired a home that would allow for entertaining, while also
allowing each family member to retreat into their own private space. The possibility to provide space for a
future home based physiotherapy practice was also required.
On the ground floor, the kitchen (1) and living spaces (2) are joined by a wide full height opening that allows
not only sunlight to enter the kitchen, but connects the kitchen an spatially to the living zones.
On the first floor, a new bathroom (3) occupies the intersection of the triangle and rectangle. In the master
bedroom (4) a small en-suite bathroom fits under the stair to the upper floor. A study / practice room (5)
occupies the corner of the triangle
On the second floor, the dropped ceiling was removed and a mezzanine sleeping area created. In order to
create two bedrooms of equal size, the smaller room (6) has a large mezzanine that extends over the hall.+2
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‘I See the Light’ / Crossroads International Church Ministry Centre
Amstelveen / NL / 2003 / Realised
Brief: 8 work stations (1) / music rehearsal studio (2) / conference room (3) / multi usage
space (4) / kitchen (5) / counselling space with a separate entrance (6).
With the main entrance bringing visitors into a central hall, a glass wall was created to
bring daylight into this previously artificially lit space. The program was split so that the
more social functions were placed on the upper floor, with the majority of the office space
and the counselling placed on the lower level. In this way, the counselling space could
make use of the existing entrance on the lower level. A bookshelf wall spans the lower
level in order to make the space feel wider.
On the upper floor the rehearsal studio was placed near the entrance in order to minimise
both the distance musicians have to carry their equipment, and the distraction to other
users. The multi usage space is linked to the conference room by a folding wall. In this
way, the space can be combined when catering for larger social activities.
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