A window into nature. Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten
23/03/2021.
[Hainaut] Belgium
metalocus, ALMUDENA PERLAZA
metalocus, ALMUDENA PERLAZA
The Belgian studio Martens Van Caimere Architecten has designed a unique villa in the protected landscape of Pays De Collines, a small town a few kilometres from Brussels. Since it is located in a protected area, the building tries to damage the landscape as little as possible, following the materials regulations of the area.
The project is located at the top of the Dieu des Monts hill, with spectacular views of the valley, which are achieved thanks to the large windows that the house has, which create the feeling that nature is really inside the house, especially in the common areas.
The project is located at the top of the Dieu des Monts hill, with spectacular views of the valley, which are achieved thanks to the large windows that the house has, which create the feeling that nature is really inside the house, especially in the common areas.
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten. Photograph by Nick Cannaerts
Site plan. Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten
Ground floor plan. Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten
Roof plan. Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten
Elevations. Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten
Elevations. Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten
Sections. Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten
Sections. Villa V by Martens Van Caimere Architecten
Martens Van Caimere Architecten has designed an L-shaped plan, one end is located at the top of the hill and is where the private spaces are located, while at the other end are the common spaces, which will have great lighting, in addition to magnificent views due to the curtain wall that surrounds this entire part of the house.
There is a great contrast between the lighting of the common areas and the private areas, despite making the most of the views offered by the landscape, the architects have also taken into account the privacy of the client, for this reason, the private areas, such as the room have the vents in the highest part.
There is a great contrast between the lighting of the common areas and the private areas, despite making the most of the views offered by the landscape, the architects have also taken into account the privacy of the client, for this reason, the private areas, such as the room have the vents in the highest part.
Description of project by Martens Van Caimere Architecten
In Frasnes-les-Buissenal, a village situated in the hills and protected landscape of Pays De Collines, we designed Villa V. The villa`s layout is L-shaped, mimicking the layout of a farmhouse that once stood on the site.
Within the L-shaped layout the program is organized on one floor in a continuation of closed rooms and open areas. One leg of the L-shape sits inside the hill and contains the private areas: bedroom, bathroom and study. The other leg contains the living quarters and hovers above the hill, overlooking the impressive landscape and winery.
Looking from the top of the hill called ‘Dieu des Monts (God of the hills)’, to the valley, the villa with its green rooftop blends in with the surrounding landscape. Looking from the valley up to the villa, it seems to detach from the hill, hovering.
The villa was constructed using in situ casted concrete, defining it`s strong visual appeal into an uncompromised concrete sculpture. The concrete establishes an interior canvas for the villa and functions as a minimalistic backdrop for the modernistic art and furniture collection of the clients. Techniques are kept visible throughout the project, accepting their necessity and exploiting their visual industrial quality.
From the outside, following the strict material regulations of the protected landscape, the villa is covered in red brickwork. A material commonly used in Pays De Collines. Maximizing the view to the ever-changing surrounding, the sculpture was perforated with curtain walls, constructed from wood and glass. They make the strict rhythm the villa was designed with, readable from the inside out for the clients and outside in for the people passing by.
This readability and architectural language are further established by the two cantilevered rooftops (one serving as a covered entrance, the other as a covered terrace) ending the L-shaped villa with a strong gesture.
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Architects
Martens Van Caimere Architecten.- Nikolaas Martens, Robbe Van Caimere.
Area
Gross built area.- 397 sqm.
Dates
Completion Year.- 2020.
Location
Frasnes-lez-Buissenal, Hainaut, Belgium.
Photography
Nick Cannaerts.
Nikolaas Martens, Robbe Van Caimere.- Martens Van Caimere Architecten
Martens Van Caimere Architecten is a Belgian architecture studio founded by Nikolaas Martens and Robbe Van Caimere in 2010.
Nikolaas Martens graduated as an architect from the University of Ghent and completed a master's degree in engineering architecture and urban planning. From 2006, until the studio was founded, he was working as an engineering architect in various companies.
Robbe Van Caimere graduated as an architect from the University of Ghent, he was working as an architect since 2008, until the creation of the studio.
Nikolaas Martens graduated as an architect from the University of Ghent and completed a master's degree in engineering architecture and urban planning. From 2006, until the studio was founded, he was working as an engineering architect in various companies.
Robbe Van Caimere graduated as an architect from the University of Ghent, he was working as an architect since 2008, until the creation of the studio.
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