Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’

Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem

ENERGY NEUTRAL FLOATING VILLA ‘HAARLEM SHUFFLE’

Vanommeren-Architecten

ARCHITECTS IN CHARGE
Joeri van Ommeren, Dion Nupoort

TRANSPORT
Brouwer

CLIENT
Lex Schelvis

TECHNICS
Haddock Technics

MANUFACTURERS
Reynaers Aluminium, Saint-Gobain, De Blauwe Wimpel, Outdoor Wood Concepts, Profile Free Willy, concrete and casco works

CONSTRUCTION
De Blauwe Wimpel

PHOTOGRAPHS
Eva Bloem

AREA
210 m²

YEAR
2017

 LOCATION
Haarlem, The Netherlands

CATEGORY
Houses

Energy neutral floating villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’ is located in the Spaarne river, close by the historic city centre of Haarlem, NL.

Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem

The design plays with the perception of the dynamics around the Spaarne, the relationship with Haarlem and the bright open living spaces.

The ark gets its expression by a strong orthogonal composition of open and closed facade elements.

Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem

The large vide near the southwest windows opens up the floor for light to reach the lower music and sleeping spaces.

Commonly used wood cladding makes place for a strong textured facade bordered with a slim aluminum roof trim.

Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem

This strongly profiled exterior makes the rhythm and texture of the ark visible from great distance, using only materials that are true to its nature.

Owner and client Lex is not impressed easily. Having lived in historical homes with high ceilings near the Spaarne for all of his life, Lex decided he wanted this quality of living, but now in the Spaarne river.

Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem

After the structural completion in 2015, Lex spent another three years on the interior build finalizing all of his detail wishes.

Two heat pumps and a roof filled with solar panels guarantee comfortable and energy neutral living. There is no gas connection on board.

Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem

The sustainable and high-end detailing makes this floating villa stand out from the other houseboats.

Where the Spaarne makes his overture to Haarlem; it is relaxed living in a dynamic and bright environment; designed in a rhythmic but playful whole: the Haarlem shuffle.

Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem


Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem


Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem


Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem
Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
© Eva Bloem


Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
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Energy Neutral Floating Villa ‘Haarlem Shuffle’
-1 Floor Plan