tim piet + jos blom prefabricate KHM26 holiday home

tim piet + jos blom prefabricate KHM26 holiday home
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all images courtesy of tim piet and jos blom

on the border of lake pikmeer near grou, netherlands, tim piet and jos blom (formerly know as FLATarchitects) have designed KHM26, a holiday home for a private client. one of the consequences of this unique location along the shoreline was that it was hard to reach for construction. therefore, it was decided that the entire project should be put together off site, which put into motion a series of deliberate material and design choices.

the house is characterized by large glass projections embedded in a tough cover of weathering steel. by folding the corten into an enclosing surface, the amount of time for the building process was decreased as there was no need to paint the façade. simultaneously, money for its maintenance was saved because the alloy creates a protective barrier of corrosion around the exterior as it is exposed to moisture and oxygen. this greatly assisted the transportation of the 240-ton structure, ensuring that its appearance did not decay before reaching its final destination. on the inside, a concrete core filled by the vertical circulation helps organize the floor plan and emphasizes the entrance on the outside apart from the rust-like colors and wooden landscape elements. due to its natural and raw appearance the dwelling settles in the rugged beauty of its surroundings. with its vast meadows on one side and the openness of the lake on the other, the compact and clear design is provided with a panoramic view all around.

west façade
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a concrete core organizes the floor-plan on the inside and emphasizes the entrance on the outside
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vertical circulation
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meadow view
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view of the dwelling from across the lake
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the weathering steel cap functions as a natural protective barrier
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the 240 tons weighing house was shipped to its final destination
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the cortel steel hood under construction

floor plans 

sections

exploded axonometic rendering of each level

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