Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi

VILLA 4.0, ‘T GOOI

Mecanoo

Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok

ARCHITECTS
Mecanoo

CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Tijs Post, Purmerend

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Breed ID, Den Haag

CONTRACTOR
Bouwbedrijf L. Post en Zonen, Urk

PHOTOGRAPHS
Pedro Kok

AREA
542 m²

YEAR
2011

LOCATION
Hilversum, The Netherlands

CATEGORY
Houses, Renovation, Extension

Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok

Text description provided by architect.

A bungalow in Naarden built in 1967 was extended and transformed by Dick van Gameren into a contemporary villa.

The visionary design led to a timeless house that reflects the personalities and needs of its owners.

Previous renovations closed off the original heart of the house from the living space and entrance hall.

Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok

The renovation restores the relationship between the landscape and the house that had disappeared over the years.

Sustainability also played an important role. This renovation marks the fourth version of the house.

Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok

Using the existing structure as a basis, the elevations and roofs were updated. Insulating materials were added and windows and facade elements were replaced.

Removing the walls in the centre of the villa created space for a new living hall that overlooks the landscape on four sides.

Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok

Two geometric roof constructions with skylights contribute to a spacious and light atmosphere. Adjacent to the living hall, a new glass pavilion extends towards the flowing stream.

A fruitful collaboration with various partners ensured the sustainable ambitions of the house were fulfilled.

Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok

As part of the garden design by Michael van Gessel, felled trees from the site were stored as firewood for the ultra-efficient wood-burning stove in the kitchen.

A heat pump, solar water heating system and LED lighting address all other energy-intensive requirements such as the heating, cooling, hot water and electricity.

Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok

IDing designed the timeless interior to echo the architecture.


Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok
Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
© Pedro Kok


Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
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Villa 4.0, ‘t Gooi
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