'tiny house vlieland' unfolds to blend with dutch island's dune landscape

BNLA architects plan open layout for lodge ON Vlieland island

‘Tiny house’ holiday residence designed by BNLA architects stands hidden in the dune landscape of Vlieland island in the Dutch north sea. The designers’ main intention was to build a homestay that would maximize the experience of calmness and connection to the natural surroundings. The total covered area of the residence is 54 sqm with an addition of a 6 sqm storeroom. In the concept of optimizing the use of space, the design followed the principle of openness. The glass folding facade doors can be fully opened so the interior space flows into the landscape. The one-unit volume divides common functions in the front exposed view and private areas secluded on the north side. The bedrooms and bathroom maintain their closed character covered in a structure of wooden slats.

all images © Studio de Nooyer

folding glass facade merges interior space with outdoor zone

The realization of an extension of the main volume shaped in a form of a wooden box slid into the mass. The storeroom serves as a winter entrance and an expansion of the top kitchen cabinets. The roof designed as a canopy develops beyond the covered area producing an enlarging effect. Fully opening the folding glass facade merges the interior space with the exterior scenery. This notion is emphasized by the elongation of the floor tiling to the outside. ‘Tiny house Vlieland’ by BNLA architects is a minimum and fully sufficient vacation house that blends with the island’s greenery.

fully folded open glass doors

semi-folded glass doors

kitchen and living room common areas are exposed

wooden box storeroom slides under the main volume’s roof

the island’s greenery flows into ‘tiny house vlieland’

‘tiny house vlieland’ stands hidden in the green dune landscape

common functions are exposed in the front and private areas secluded on the north side

a structure of wooden slats covers the private rooms

project info:

name: Tiny house Vlieland
designer: BNLA architecten

photography: Studio de Nooyer

location: Vlieland island, Netherlands

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom