"Kumiki Architecture takes over the extension and renovation of a characteristic A-frame holiday home from 1984 in the Netherlands. The structure stands amidst the forest park near the Herperduin nature reserve, surrounded by heathlands, ponds, and sand drifts. The has been transformed into a retreat for a young family, a place to escape the bustle of the city and reconnect with nature."
"In collaboration with the client and an ecologist, a design was developed in which architecture and ecology intertwine. The guiding principle: sharing the house with nature. When the family is away, birds, bats, and other animals take over. Nesting boxes are integrated into the eaves, and a 'bat hotel' is built into the facade. This integrated ecological plan strengthens biodiversity and allows the kids to learn about the life in and around the forest."
Kumiki Architecture renovated and extended a 1984 A-frame holiday home in the Netherlands's Herperduin forest park, surrounded by heathlands, ponds, and sand drifts. The house was transformed into a retreat for a young family to escape the city and reconnect with nature. A design developed with the client and an ecologist intertwines architecture and ecology, guided by the principle of sharing the house with nature. Nesting boxes were integrated into the eaves and a 'bat hotel' was built into the facade to strengthen biodiversity and provide learning opportunities for children. The extension follows the original A-frame rhythm across two storeys, with a terraced cut-out where a roof angle allows sunlight deep into the interior while a large overhang provides shade and weather protection. Exterior colors echo earthy tones, the renewed roof is insulated with wood fiber and finished with new roof tiles. Inside, the sloped ceiling and large south-facing window create a bright and spacious atmosphere. Natural and rugged materials adorn the house's interior.
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