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In this watervilla the largest glass
Descending a staircase with floating
During the day the holes are dark dots
sliding doors were placed on the
steps you can enter the basement
whilst in the dark the holes are lit by a
waterside making a great unobstructed
where the bedrooms and bathrooms are
large LED strip that is placed behind the
view possible on the Amstel from the
located. The staircase is placed inside
facade. In the evening the watervilla
living area and kitchen. To enlarge the
a big void. At the other side a large
transforms itself into a "Star Wars-like"
interaction with the outside and the
window is placed directly next to the
creation.
water a floating terrace is moored along
open void to ensure an explosion of light
the entire length of the villa.
deep into the basement. For this project
The film frame-like glass façade offers
many smart details were made. For
great veins on the water but occasionally
The floor is extended from the inside to
instance at the waterfront there are three
also give a glimpse into the life of the
the outside not only having the same
large sun screens that are fully integrated
residents. For the boats that are passing
colour but also the same height. This
into the edge of the flat roof. With a push
it looks as if a movie is played like a small
does not only makes the living area feel
on the button the sun screens will slide
intimate reality show.
larger but also gives the glass façade
automatically outside for a cooling effect.
a nice framework when seen from the
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water. The almost absence of a physical
In order to give depth to the facade on
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barrier between the living area and the
the quay side there is a subtle pattern of
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terrace invites people to take a refreshing
holes in the façade. By defining where
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dive into the river Amstel.
not to punch a hole in the aluminium
panel the house number appears.