In the wooded Kerckebosch district of Zeist stands a modern villa that has been designed entirely from its surroundings. Materials, positioning, and sightlines ensure that the home blends into the landscape while still maintaining a clear identity of its own.
Designed in the landscape
The house lies amid oaks, pines, and heather. From the outset, the guiding principle was clear: build without disturbing the landscape. Existing trees remained standing and determined the position of the house. The volume nestles among the greenery. Materials such as concrete block, wood, and anthracite window frames reinforce this. The villa does not feel placed, but naturally present.
Security and structure
The entrance is marked by a large overhang that provides shelter and softens the transition to the inside. At the side, a closed concrete facade ensures privacy and calm. Inside, a central hall forms the heart of the home. Everything comes together here. The space is tall and open, with a void that connects the floors. From this place, the house unfolds in a logical and clear way.
Light, views and indoor-outdoor relationship
On the southwest side, the house opens fully onto the garden. A tall corner glass façade with sliding sections makes the boundary between inside and outside almost invisible. Light falls deep into the house and is filtered by louvers on the upper floor. The dining table is positioned under the void, exactly at the intersection of sightlines and functions. The concrete floor continues onto the terrace, causing inside and outside to flow into one another. Above the entrance, a skylight provides extra light and a view of the treetops, keeping the landscape tangible indoors as well.
