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This Dutch home shows why residential refurbishments should be nature-focused

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This Dutch home shows why residential refurbishments should be nature-focused
  1. An outdated 1950s era villa in Bergen, the Netherlands, was saved from demolition with a nature-focused renovation. - Lorenzo Zandri
  2. Studio Vincent Architecture and Space Encounters Amsterdam headed the architectural redesign and addition of the BD House and Dorien Knegt Design completed the home’s interior update. - Lorenzo Zandri
  3. The home was no longer technically and structurally sound, however, its new occupant sought to maintain the original character of the home while updating its functionality. - Lorenzo Zandri
  4. The interior is cast in neutral tones like soft shades of green and makes use of materials like wood, terrazzo and bricks that mimic the façade. - Lorenzo Zandri
  5. The extension connects the existing house with its surroundings, anchoring it to the forest and also contains two wings where the living room and master bedroom are found. - Lorenzo Zandri
  6. A curved veranda connects these two wings. - Lorenzo Zandri
  7. Steps descend from the exterior terrace into the recessed living room - Lorenzo Zandri
  8. A daybed sofa is nestled next to the large picture window, maintaining the visual connection between interior and exterior space. - Lorenzo Zandri
  9. It is positioned between sand dunes, a pine forest and an open polder landscape. - Lorenzo Zandri
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  1. An outdated 1950s era villa in Bergen, the Netherlands, was saved from demolition with a nature-focused renovation. - Lorenzo Zandri
  2. Studio Vincent Architecture and Space Encounters Amsterdam headed the architectural redesign and addition of the BD House and Dorien Knegt Design completed the home’s interior update. - Lorenzo Zandri
  3. The home was no longer technically and structurally sound, however, its new occupant sought to maintain the original character of the home while updating its functionality. - Lorenzo Zandri
  4. The interior is cast in neutral tones like soft shades of green and makes use of materials like wood, terrazzo and bricks that mimic the façade. - Lorenzo Zandri
  5. The extension connects the existing house with its surroundings, anchoring it to the forest and also contains two wings where the living room and master bedroom are found. - Lorenzo Zandri
  6. A curved veranda connects these two wings. - Lorenzo Zandri
  7. Steps descend from the exterior terrace into the recessed living room - Lorenzo Zandri
  8. A daybed sofa is nestled next to the large picture window, maintaining the visual connection between interior and exterior space. - Lorenzo Zandri
  9. It is positioned between sand dunes, a pine forest and an open polder landscape. - Lorenzo Zandri
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A renovated home in Bergen, the Netherlands, shows how nature-focused updates can help residences flex through time and minimize their footprint on the environment.

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