Villa L in Almere, Netherlands

October 20, 2010 Category: House, Residential

Villa L, located in Almere, Netherlands, was designed by RUAA – RUGINA + ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS S.R.L. As the building lies between an eclectic old house and a post-communist one, an unintended trilogy of historical moments and a critical mass for architectural debate are created. The street façade is designed in such a way that the visual connections towards the public area are reduced a minimum though the presence of the building is marked by an impressive floating volume, protecting the entrance in a bold and unusual manner.

The careful detailing of the façade and the simple choice of materials complete the volume, distinguishing it from the surrounding residences. The interior space explodes outwards toward the beautiful back garden due to the large glazing of the back façade, allowing the living area to perpetually relate with the outdoor. The open space situated in the central part of the house creates a vertical movement; an intricate link between the ground floor and the first floor. This is where the interior garden brings balance and humanises the minimalistic design.

Villa L Design by RUAA - RUGINA + ASSOCIATED ARCHITECTS S,R,L