One2House Kijkduin

The middle part of the One2House Kijkduin is designed as the central point of the house. The space is designed as an open dining room with a void and glass roof above. From the Eastside, the facade steps into this space and creates a very important connection with the outside. This is the exact spot for a tree – it brings the atmosphere of changeable nature as the year seasons shift.

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From the dining area, you can continue to the smaller west volume where the kitchen is situated or you can walk down directly to the living room that is placed a few steps lower to follow the sloping landscape of the plot in the direction of the lake. The space is open but divided by an element of the fireplace.

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The southeast facade on the ground floor is like a panoramic lake view. The outside-inside connection is one of the most important points of the design. You can fully open the glass sliding wall and extend the kitchen and living room to your garden.

Above the living and kitchen area, the small house sits. Its shape of a traditional house with a gable roof gives the house a very spatial appearance. The inspiration comes from old fisher houses above rivers. You can find bedrooms and working space inside.

materialisation

The materialization of the One2House Kijkduin is inspired by the nearby sand dunes of the beach. It is designed as a combination of bricks and plaster in light brown/yellow colors with a focus on the detail – horizontal lines around the house.

Another key point of the One2House Kijkduin is the sustainable principles incorporated into the design. The back facade at the lakeside catches the heat from the sun in the winter, the same for the glass void. In the winter it saves a lot of energy to heat the house. For the summer the top volume overhangs the ground floor and creates shade to prevent overheating the interior. For the top part of the void, we use outside screens to calm the house. Together with a heat pump and balanced ventilation system the house has a perfect inner climate to live in. The high insulation value of the floor, walls, roofs and triple glazing windows is a matter of course.

Central to the design ethos of One2House Kijkduin lies its unwavering commitment to sustainability. Mindful of energy efficiency, the lakeside back façade and glass void cleverly harness the warmth of the sun during winter, thus optimizing heating within the dwelling. Additionally, strategic overhangs of the top volume prevent overheating in summer, offering shade and comfort. Outdoor screens for the top part of the void further enhance climate control, creating a serene and balanced inner environment. Complemented by a heat pump and a well-engineered balanced ventilation system, the house achieves a perfect inner climate for living. Naturally, high insulation values for the floors, walls, roofs, and triple-glazed windows form an integral component of the sustainable foundation.