BURO II + ARCHI+I: family summer house V at K

BURO II + ARCHI+I: family summer house V at K in belgium
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the design of this detached family house ‘summer house V at K’ by belgium firm BURO II+ARCHI+I is a contemporary interpretation of the neighborhood’s surrounding fisherman’s cottages. the plot is located in the coastal area of ostenda, belgium, and the building’s functional design offers moments of relaxed family time, as well as allowing spaces for sufficient privacy. taking reference from the typology of the local fisherman’s cottages – built using whitewashed stonework, a black tarred base and sloping red-tiled roof, the ‘summer house V at K’ is similarly constructed. the first floor level’s exterior cladding consists of white concrete and also a large sloping roof with red tiles. a row of semi-transparent venetian shutters open the interior spaces to the outside and define the ground floor facade. the downstairs area also contains an open plan entrance, garage, bathroom storage space and accommodation for visiting children or grandchildren. when the house is not in use and the blinds are closed, the volume is clearly defined as one form. the first floor’s outdoor patio is covered by a dynamic arched roof, offering views out over the landscape and giving the house a relaxed holiday feel.

‘summer house V at K’ is a contemporary interpretation of the neighborhood’s surrounding fisherman’s cottages
image © siska vandecasteele

the arched roof covers the first floor patio and offers views out over the landscape
image © siska vandecasteele

the design references the area’s typology of whitewashed stonework, black tarred base and sloping red-tiled roof
image © siska vandecasteele

the base features a row of semi-transparent venetian shutters, which open the interior to the outside
image © siska vandecasteele

when the blinds are closed, the volume is clearly defined as one form
image © siska vandecasteele

view of the back of the house
image © siska vandecasteele

the ground floor contains an open plan entrance, garage, bathroom and accommodation space
image © siska vandecasteele

interior view looking towards the street
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