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Design vision
Mark Graafland, architect of Bureau Kroner, from The Hague is specialized in the transformation of existing buildings and projects. He is responsible for the design of the extension of Het Torenhuys. The building is a distinctive building in the street. The original power distribution station dates from the end of the 19th century. The imposing hoist tower in Amsterdam School style was added later around 1920. We used that hoist tower to make the connection between the ground floor and the first floor, with a spectacular glass passage between the tower and the roof of the rear building and through the roof, to the new first floor. This allowed the living space on the ground floor to remain open. Through the spatial connection you experience very nicely how you walk from one building element into another. With different open-closed ratios, light incidence and various materials, the connection between old and new is shaped. We have designed a very expressively detailed facade in aluminum and glass, which refers in style and appearance to the rich architecture of the hoist tower, but with the materials of this time. We immediately received an enthusiastic response from aesthetics on this approach: adding something new to a monumental building. Old and new combined into a balanced unity.

SPACE
The property is an industrial detached house, converted into a very unique home of approximately 212 m². The house has a lot of space and light spread over two floors. The ground floor offers three functions: A spacious kitchen, a cozy living room and a study. Upon entering, several elements immediately catch the eye, such as the beautiful ceiling height, the direct view from the hall through the kitchen to the living room and the robust steel door. Senses are on edge and curiosity is aroused. These are more than satisfied when entering the living room. An amazing space in the broadest sense of the word. A unique, emotionally cubic, space of almost 8 meters wide.

The concrete pillars in each corner of the room refer to the original function of the building and come into their own in combination with sleek modern materials. The beautiful fireplace from M-design is central in the living room. Despite the grandeur of the space, the sellers have created a homely atmosphere. The custom-made kitchen with Barnwood fronts and a concrete worktop fit exactly in the atmosphere of the house. The Siemens built-in appliances and the mood-setting stove from AGA blend nicely into the kitchen. An old panel door conceals the utility room. At the front of the house is a multifunctional study, wardrobe and guest toilet.

LIGHT
The custom made steel staircase, with an industrial look, leads to the first floor. This floor can be distinguished into three separate sections, the original hoist tower, the transverse saddle roof covered with red tiles and the ‘new’ part above the living room.
The glass connection between the three sections gives the landing a unique character. During the day it creates an abundance of light. At the end of the landing is a staircase that gives access to the roof terrace.
Under the saddle roof are the first two spacious bedrooms situated. Both rooms have an area of approximately 9 m². These rooms show a part of the roof construction and have a beautiful ceiling height of almost 4 meters. The size of the rooms is extra emphasized by the large Velux windows that are placed above each other on the southeast side of the roof.
In the third section, above the living room, are the master bedroom with bathroom ensuite and dressing room, second bathroom, guest toilet and two extra bedrooms grouped.
The bathroom ensuite is equipped with a continuous cast floor and concrete cire on the walls. The bathroom has a Duravit by Starck bathtub, walk-in shower, toilet and double sink with Axor Starck Organic design faucets. The second bathroom is also equipped with a continuous cast floor and has a walk-in shower and a double sink.

De buitenruimte

De buitenruimte
Een tuin met zuid ligging en een heerlijk zonnig dakterras. Beiden quality outdoor space. De tuin is vanaf de straatzijde via twee poorten te betreden.
De hoofdpoort is elektrisch uitgevoerd en biedt toegang tot de stadstuin. De tuin is rondom de woning gelegen. Meerdere plekken in de tuin bieden op diverse tijdstippen een zonnig verblijf.
In de heerlijke stadstuin kan in een oase van rust genoten worden van de ultieme inside/outside ervaring. Door meerdere grote openslaande deuren in de tuin is dit een verlengde van de woonkamer.
Naast de heerlijke tuin biedt het huis ook een rooftop terrace. Toegankelijk via het elektrische dakluik en strak aangelegd. De RVS balustrade uitgevoerd in combinatie met gelaagd melkglas past goed bij de industriële uitstraling van het gebouw.
Door de vierkante vormgeving is het gemakkelijk om meerdere lounge areas te creëren. Het circa 51 m² grote terras biedt eveneens de mogelijkheid om een buitenkeuken te plaatsen.

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Glenn van der Zanden

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