Sixteen modular homes

Schutsestraat

Client
Vastlab
Surface(m2)
4000
Location
Prinsenbeek, NL
Architecture + Landscaping
Located at a historical rural pathway, these tectonic volumes house 16 modular and energy efficient dwellings tailored for first-time buyers, effectively addressing the Dutch housing crisis.
Facades:
Modern hamlet
Driven by the Dutch housing crisis, the town hall's interest lies in densifying the residential area while preserving its historical farmland context.
The front area features an orderly orthogonal layout, reminiscent of the serene farm meadows nearby, adorned with cherry trees, willows, and charming wadis.
Preserving the
farmland context
As we navigate the complexities of the modern era, this PROJECT champions the preservation of agrarian heritage, intertwining it with the elegant threads of innovation. The farm, once an incubator of subsistence activities, is now celebrated as an icon of timeless design and sustainable ethics.
“The results blends rural heritage with contemporary aesthetics.”
Heber Mata Architects
Site plan – These 16 houses are thoughtfully organized into five clusters, with 4 clusters consisting of 3 units each and 1 cluster comprising 4 units, all spanning 80 sqm. Aligned along the street, the clusters create a captivating streetscape, featuring weathered bamboo facades that step back and forth providing each unit with distinct private south-oriented outdoor spaces that double, in some units, as entrances.
Site plan – These 16 houses are thoughtfully organized into five clusters, with 4 clusters consisting of 3 units each and 1 cluster comprising 4 units, all spanning 80 sqm. Aligned along the street, the clusters create a captivating streetscape, featuring weathered bamboo facades that step back and forth providing each unit with distinct private south-oriented outdoor spaces that double, in some units, as entrances.
A garden
of delights
WISTERIA SPP, SALIX BABYLONICA, SAMBUCUS NIGRA VARIANT EVA, ROBINIA PSEUDOACACIA, PRUNUS SERRULATA VARIANT AMANOGAWA… Each of these species, a brushstroke of living art, brings its unique story, a lush, layered history that enriches the essence of the community.
Mechanisms for underground water storage and a resilient local landscape enhance the project’s commitment to the present.
Simple facades clad in weathered horizontal bamboo wood strips reflect the charm of a farm structure.
The project embraces the historical context of Schutsestraat while pioneering a sustainable, contemporary approach to housing in the Netherlands.
The project embraces the historical context of Schutsestraat while pioneering a sustainable, contemporary approach to housing in the Netherlands.
From improved safety and space optimization to seamless aesthetics, these concealed elements enhance functionality, elevating the overall experience of every space.
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Heber Mata
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Ronald Postma Web
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Schutsestraat

Sixteen modular homes

Schutsestraat