"The original A-frame, with its steeply pitched roof and cozy woodland vibe, had all the charm of 1980s vacation architecture. But it needed more space for a young family looking to escape city life and reconnect with nature on weekends. Rather than fighting against the distinctive character of the original structure, Kumiki's design team embraced it. The extension follows the same A-frame logic, repeating the rhythm of those dramatic triangular forms across two stories."
"The diagonal cut isn't just a visual flourish. It demonstrates how architects can honor the past while moving forward, respecting the language of the original building while speaking in a slightly different accent. The renewed roof received insulation made from wood fiber and new roofing tiles, updating the structure for modern energy efficiency without abandoning its fundamental character. What really sets this project apart, though, is the integrated ecological plan developed in collaboration with an ecologist."
In the forest park near the Herperduin nature reserve in the Netherlands, a 1984 A-frame holiday home was extended and renovated into a biobased holiday house. Kumiki Architecture preserved the steep A-frame character while doubling the triangular rhythm across two stories and introducing a diagonal roof cut for a contemporary twist. The roof was upgraded with wood-fiber insulation and new tiles to improve energy efficiency. The design was developed together with the family and an ecologist to integrate an ecological plan. The renovated house functions as a shared space for people and wildlife and actively contributes to the surrounding ecosystem.
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