De Bever Architecten

Villa Eindhoven

Villa Eindhoven
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VILLA EINDHOVEN

De Bever Architecten

ARCHITECTS
De Bever Architecten

LOCATION
Eindhoven, The Netherlands

CATEGORY
Houses

AREA
394.0 m2

YEAR
2010

Text description provided by architect.

On a hidden parcel between the walls of the neighboring backyards and a public parking lot, a modern villa is situated.

Villa Eindhoven
© de bever architecten
Villa Eindhoven
© de bever architecten

The frayed parcel, historically belonging to a ceramic tile seller, has a small entrance between two building blocks, invisible from the street.

The parallel shaped plan of the villa generates long spatial perspectives, optimizing the exterior space.

Inside the family house, the bedrooms, laundry room and playrooms are situated on the higher side above the basement garage. The living room, kitchen and office chamber are on ground level.

Villa Eindhoven
© de bever architecten
Villa Eindhoven
© de bever architecten

The different levels naturally result in specific heights for each room. Furthermore, many rooms are connected in multiple ways, resulting in a true playground for the children.

The abstract parallel shape of the building is emphasized by the white plasterwork facade. Variation in the facades is generated from the interior, by carefully shaping each window according to the needs of the different functions.

Villa Eindhoven
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Villa Eindhoven
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Large openings provide great views outside, ensuring a maximum enjoyment of the patio garden. Window frames are in aluminum.

The partition between the private sleeping rooms and the living rooms is designed as a long black cabinet wall, running from the front to the back of the house.

The cabinet wall contains the stairs to the sleeping rooms, the entrances to a storeroom and to the basement, a side entrance to the master bedroom as well as a lot of cabinet space. The entire element is clad in black ebony wood.

Villa Eindhoven
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Villa Eindhoven
© de bever architecten

Other interior elements replace traditional walls. Luxurious wood and warm materials are interchanged with white plaster and a monolithic concrete floor. Throughout the house, formal routes and informal shortcuts make for a house that is familiar and intimate everyday, but public and modern at the same time.


Villa Eindhoven
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Villa Eindhoven
sketch
Villa Eindhoven
sketch


Villa Eindhoven
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De Bever Architecten
T +31 40 2445987
De Bever Architecten
Paradijslaan 72, 5611 Kr Eindhoven, The Netherlands