Water Villa by Framework Architecten

The geomatric patterns was created with Timber Batons accross of this houseboat. Its located in Amsterdam by  architects Framework Architecten and Studio Prototype.

The boat is moored on canal in the south west of Armsterdam city, with features of the sunken floor below level of the water, it named the Water Villa

The atrium in the centre of the house connect to the children room in basement and the ground for living and dinning, also as well with the bedroom and study in 1st floor

The window on top floor is featuring with remote controlled shutter, can folds up for privacy

Photography is by Jeroen Musch.

Here’s some more information from Studio Prototype:

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Water Villa

This water villa was designed by FRAMEWORK Architecten & Studio PROTOTYPE for a waterfront location near the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam.

The relation between the water and house is central to the design. There is a subtle playfulness between open and closed. The vertically designed pattern, an abstract allusion to the water, provides not only optimal privacy but also a subtle play of light inside the residence itself.

The inhabitants are able to regulate their privacy by, for example, an integrated folding window that can be opened and closed by remote control.

The house is spacious with three levels, one of which is below the water, while living and work areas are located above the water.

The three levels are spaciously connected by an inner patio, which not only centrally organizes the plan of the house but creates sufficient light in the lower level as well.

Also, the steel staircase that has such distinctive significance for the character of the house, is located in the patio.

Here again, the vertical pattern of the staircase, consisting of a steel stripe pattern, provides a dynamic display of light and direction.

Design: FRAMEWORK Architecten i.c.w. Studio PROTOTYPE
Type: residence
Design team: Maarten ter Stege,Jeroen Spee, Jeroen Steenvoorden, Thomas Geerlings
Design Phase: 2011
Builder: Post Arkenbouw
Area: 250 sqm

First publish by Dezeen Magazine