the garden connection — Personal Architecture

the garden connection remodel and extension of an early twentieth century mansion

the garden connection

remodel and extension of an early twentieth century mansion

the garden connection remodel and extension of an early twentieth century mansion

the garden connection

remodel and extension of an early twentieth century mansion

the garden connection remodel and extension of an early twentieth century mansion

the garden connection

remodel and extension of an early twentieth century mansion

We are always happy to welcome back our clients! We already transformed this Rotterdam family home twice back in 2013 & 2016. Now, we are working on a final intervention that completes this luxury, family home.

In 2013, P·A replaced a poorly-constructed rooftop second-floor level with a full, pitched roof form. Utilizing the full height of the roof, it now houses a renovated master bedroom, en suite, and sitting room. Spaciously reorganized, its quiet color palette results in a tranquil space for retreat.

A couple of years later, P·A designed a ground floor extension expanding interior space and facilitating a clear connection between all living spaces and the garden. Accessed via a six-step interior tribune with occupiable lounge space, the extension has a large semi-separated ground floor kitchen and dining space. P·A also worked on the interior styling and garden design to complete spatial and visual experience. The project was completed in 2016.

After careful monitoring of the wooden foundations the past years, it turned out it is time to replace them. This creates the opportunity to construct a basement. Now, in 2020, we are working on the design for this basement as an integral part of the living areas on the ground floor. The new spaces offer room for the kids to chill or to work-out and can double up as a guest room. The rooms are connected to the other living spaces via the central stairs in the heart of the house. They can be compartmentalized using floor-to-ceiling sliding doors.

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emöke oldenkamp

client

"When I see the new ground floor in combination with the garden it almost feels like we moved. It doesn’t feel like an addition but rather a complete metamorphosis. Fantastic!"

animation of the preliminary design for the new basement (2020)

the ground floor extension with the wide tribune creating a gentle flow between the living room and garden level (2016) — the ground floor extension with the wide tribune creating a gentle flow between the living room and garden level (2016)

the stairs do not only connect the levels but also provide space to sit down and relax (2016) — the stairs do not only connect the levels but also provide space to sit down and relax (2016)

a living room in the heart of the floor plan, forming the center of the family life (2016) — a living room in the heart of the floor plan, forming the center of the family life (2016)

formal front room which serves as a library and reading room (2016) — formal front room which serves as a library and reading room (2016)

sight lines extend back through the classical ensuite separation all the way to the garden (2016) — sight lines extend back through the classical ensuite separation all the way to the garden (2016)

the large kitchen is separated from the dining room with a wall lined with cupboards that opens to the dining space (2016) — the large kitchen is separated from the dining room with a wall lined with cupboards that opens to the dining space (2016)

extra kitchen top doubles as a bar for the dining room area (2016) — extra kitchen top doubles as a bar for the dining room area (2016)

the stone covered floor extends into the garden (2016) — the stone covered floor extends into the garden (2016)

unchanged front façade hiding metamorphosis behind it (2016) — unchanged front façade hiding metamorphosis behind it (2016)

back façade with the extension (2016) — back façade with the extension (2016)

ground floor plan - situation prior to intervention (2016) — ground floor plan - situation prior to intervention (2016)

ground floor plan - situation after intervention (2016) — ground floor plan - situation after intervention (2016)

master bathroom with double shower (2013) — master bathroom with double shower (2013)

using the full height of the roof in the master bedroom (2013) — using the full height of the roof in the master bedroom (2013)

second floor plan - situation prior to intervention (2013) — second floor plan - situation prior to intervention (2013)

second floor plan - situation after intervention (2013) — second floor plan - situation after intervention (2013)

client
Bart and Emöke

address
Hoflaan, Rotterdam, The Netherlands

completed
2016

contractor
Aannemingsbedrijf Middelwateringbouw B.V., Nieuwerkerk aan den IJssel

advisors
IMd Raadgevende Ingenieurs

role P·A
architect, interior architect & building management

project photos
Ossip van Duivenbode