Contemporary Home Design - V21K07 by Pasel.Kuenzel Architects

Contemporary Home Design – V21K07

This contemporary home design was designed by Pasel.Kuenzel Architects, located in the centre of Leiden, The Netherlands. In order to profit the most from direct sunlight and the panoramic views over the city the functions of the house were piled up in a rather unusual way.

V21K07 is a Contemporary Home Design that turns the classical functions of a residential building upside down. The living area with its generous southeast-orientated roof terrace is situated on the top floor. As there are no partition walls, the open space allows for stunning views over the historical centre of Leiden. While the bedrooms are in the middle of the building.

By contrast the ground floor holds a multipurpose room, giving the opportunity for all inhabitants to make use of it, be it for playing or working, for reading or collective activities. This exposes activities that would normally be the hidden in the attics of Dutch houses. By means of big windows inside and outside merges, making the entrance porch, which replaces the traditional front garden, the communicative heart of the building, as well as an informal meeting spot with the whole neighbourhood. The continuous wooden design of floor, wall and ceiling create a subtle transition from public to private.

Using the full footprint of the plot, the storey in the middle accommodates the kids’ rooms and the master bedroom. Through its cantilever it allows for the entrance area of this Contemporary Home Design.

The black coloured timber façade refers directly to the historical black wooden houses in the region. In order to minimize costs of this Contemporary Home Design, details were reduced to a bare minimum and only one window format was used. Sliding shutters on the outside allow for privacy and overheating in the summer. The building meets all low-energy standards. Via.

Contemporary Home Design - V21K07 by Pasel.Kuenzel Architects

Contemporary Home Design - V21K07 by Pasel.Kuenzel Architects

Contemporary Home Design - V21K07 by Pasel.Kuenzel Architects

Contemporary Home Design - V21K07 by Pasel.Kuenzel Architects