2012 STACKED GRADENS;

Studio OxL has designed a definite design for a transformation of a small house into a stacked garden loft in Nijmegen.

Studio OxL has developed a definite design for the transformation of a small house into a stacked garden loft in Nijmegen.

To enhance the relation between interior and exterior the client demanded a complete glass backside. This way daylight could penetrate the basement in order for it to become the sleeping room. The rest of the private spaces are positioned in a white volume on ground level. This volume is lifted in order to generate headspace in the basement and prevent expensive digging or foundation mutation. This decision generated extra budget for the interior and sustained a higher quality of material usage.

In order to get more privacy on the first floor the kitchen box is positioned above the bathroom and in front of the living room. This volume prevents overheating and facilitates a temporary library that can be turn into storage if necessary.

Arnhem-Rotterdam august 2012

Image by; OxL

2012 STACKED GRADENS;

Studio OxL has designed a definite design for a transformation of a small house into a stacked garden loft in Nijmegen.

Studio OxL has developed a definite design for the transformation of a small house into a stacked garden loft in Nijmegen.

To enhance the relation between interior and exterior the client demanded a complete glass backside. This way daylight could penetrate the basement in order for it to become the sleeping room. The rest of the private spaces are positioned in a white volume on ground level. This volume is lifted in order to generate headspace in the basement and prevent expensive digging or foundation mutation. This decision generated extra budget for the interior and sustained a higher quality of material usage.

In order to get more privacy on the first floor the kitchen box is positioned above the bathroom and in front of the living room. This volume prevents overheating and facilitates a temporary library that can be turn into storage if necessary.

Arnhem-Rotterdam august 2012

Concept

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A. Demolition B. Extrude volume

E. Add Kitchen box and glass facade F. New situation

Areas;1. Sleep grotto 2. Orangery3. Winter garden4. Ridge nest5. Art gallery

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C. Clear basement D. Private room in one volume

Schematic section over privat domein

Schematic section over kitchen Schematic section over the width of the house

Areas;1. Sleep grotto 2. Orangery3. Winter garden4. Ridge nest5. Art gallery

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Plan

Plan

Areas;1. entrance2. art-wall3. orangery4. bedroom5. spa 6. study7. garden8. kitchen9. dining10. living room11. library

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Ground level

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First floor

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FacadeExisting backside New backside

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Vertrekken:1. entrance2. art-wall3. ornagery4. bedroom

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5. spa 6. study7. garden8. kitchen

9. dining10. living room11. library

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9. dining10. living room11. library

OxLColofon;

Model by; OxL