House DM

Panels fully closed and daylight only entering from above, the space transforms into a cocoon, a lounge space, a true resting-point in the house. (Plato and the cave) The zenith light coming in from the glass roofing is being filtered by the galvanized steel lattice of the terrace on top of it. The latticework creates a ‘lightshow’ both night and day and functions as a sunscreen as well.

‘Subtle interventions’
The 19th century volume was completely restored with a maximum of respect for the existing. Contemporary colours, based on the past, create maximal space in the living rooms. The insertion of furniture designed by dmvA as a lighting table and a library and added to that several light objects, provide a dynamic image to the static spaces. The central staircase, winding through the main volume, was completely whitened and lights up the space. On the first flight of steps a mirror-wall with integrated doors divides the staircase from the bathroom. Mirrors have been worked up in a horizontal way as a barcode, reflecting reality and literally cut it to pieces. An organic light sculpture intensifies the monumental character of the staircase and acts as a sphere-generator in the same time.

Office dmvA
The existing attic with maid’s bedrooms was stripped and transformed into a large, white space with maintenance of the rafter-structure. This space, to be used as the dmvA office has been detailed in a minimalist way. Library and workplaces become part of the space. The different use of glass gives confrontations with the past as well as answers on demands for mobility and flexibility. A glass sliding-wall is both cupboard and light object.