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Environmental and cultural sustainability embed a Dutch artist's residence in its locale

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Environmental and cultural sustainability embed a Dutch artist's residence in its locale
  1. Common Practice’s approach is grounded in a physical sensitivity to the existing structure: rather than restoring the building to a pristine state or inserting flashy contrasts, the studio uses texture, mass and patina to quietly reinforce the warehouse’s original identity. - Crispijn van Sas
  2. The choice of biobased insulation, reclaimed floor joists and regionally specific linseed oil finishes reflects a deep commitment to both environmental and cultural sustainability. - Crispijn van Sas
  3. Originally constructed in 1923 as a refuge and supply post for dike wardens, the Dijkmagazijn Scharwoude has been carefully adapted into a 150-sq-m guesthouse and artist-in-residence. - Crispijn van Sas
  4. Inside, the transformation begins with a new inner skin constructed from plywood panels treated with linseed oil and pigmented using natural regional tones. - Crispijn van Sas
  5. Reclaimed elements, including floorboards sawn from salvaged beams, contribute to the project’s circular ethos. - Crispijn van Sas
  6. Built-in joinery, crafted from the same oiled wood as the cladding, maintains a minimal aesthetic. - Crispijn van Sas
  7. A low-temperature heating system, concealed within walls and furniture, adds comfort without disrupting visual harmony. - Crispijn van Sas
  8. Carefully placed windows draw in light and frame views of the surrounding fields, while a warm palette of reds, browns and greens reflects the tones of the original structure. - Crispijn van Sas
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  1. Common Practice’s approach is grounded in a physical sensitivity to the existing structure: rather than restoring the building to a pristine state or inserting flashy contrasts, the studio uses texture, mass and patina to quietly reinforce the warehouse’s original identity. - Crispijn van Sas
  2. The choice of biobased insulation, reclaimed floor joists and regionally specific linseed oil finishes reflects a deep commitment to both environmental and cultural sustainability. - Crispijn van Sas
  3. Originally constructed in 1923 as a refuge and supply post for dike wardens, the Dijkmagazijn Scharwoude has been carefully adapted into a 150-sq-m guesthouse and artist-in-residence. - Crispijn van Sas
  4. Inside, the transformation begins with a new inner skin constructed from plywood panels treated with linseed oil and pigmented using natural regional tones. - Crispijn van Sas
  5. Reclaimed elements, including floorboards sawn from salvaged beams, contribute to the project’s circular ethos. - Crispijn van Sas
  6. Built-in joinery, crafted from the same oiled wood as the cladding, maintains a minimal aesthetic. - Crispijn van Sas
  7. A low-temperature heating system, concealed within walls and furniture, adds comfort without disrupting visual harmony. - Crispijn van Sas
  8. Carefully placed windows draw in light and frame views of the surrounding fields, while a warm palette of reds, browns and greens reflects the tones of the original structure. - Crispijn van Sas
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Location
Map pointer IJsselmeerdijk 7, 1634 DM Scharwoude, Netherlands
Design
Common Practice
Client
Culture Matters
Contractor
Zwarthoed Aannemer
Consultancy
De Edamse School
Floor Area
150 sq-m
Completed
2025

Common Practice revives a 1920s dyke warehouse using flax insulation, reclaimed timber and regionally tinted linseed oil to create a materially rich artist’s residence.

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