ZigZag | Kumiki Architecture

Uithoorn / Netherlands

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With its robust timber facade, the zigzagging house extension wraps around the outdoor
terrace and the beautiful waterfront Magnolia. The new living spaces open outwards and a
void has been created in the center of the house for extra daylight from above.
The clients of this project, a middle-aged couple, have recently inherited this house. He
grew up in this sixties house and now it has to become a home for both of them. Together
we developed a plan in which we looked for a contemporary extension and making the
existing house more sustainable.
We shortened the garage at the rear by 4 meters to create a better connection between
the living areas and the garden on the side. We also wanted to adapt the design to the
beautiful Magnolia on the waterfront. The zigzagging shape of the extension derives from
the position of the tree and introduces an angle from the living spaces to the garden.
The old and new system come together around the void. The straight lines that define the
structure of the original house can still be clearly seen in the ceiling, while these merge
with the angled lines in the floor finish and the new round wall of the utility room.
The floor of the former bedroom on the first floor has been removed to create the void. The
dining room has been designed in this double-height space, which acts as a link between
the other living areas. With the addition of the extension, this space has become centrally located in the house. We therefore felt that extra height with daylight and fresh air from
above would add quality to this important space.
The zigzag facade of the extension is made up of load-bearing Cumaru wooden columns
on the outside, with glass behind it. This way, the constructive columns also act as a filter
for daylight and create different atmospheres in the interior spaces during the day due to
their depth.
The colours of the rear facade are inspired by the light brown masonry of the existing
house and the dark green water. The palette of dark Cumaru wood and yellow-grey
aluminum frames continues on the interior. These colour tones are reflected in the kitchen,
the terrazzo countertops and the floor.
In the front room, mainly lighter oak has been used in combination with a dark red colour.
This room is mainly used in winter because of the fireplace. When the ensuite doors close,
the intimate character in the front room is enhanced.
Since our clients see themselves getting old in this house, we have made the design
future-proof. Without modifications, the front room can function as a ground floor bedroom
with access to a bathroom on the ground floor. The ensuite can then be used as a
wardrobe.
Furthermore the house has been made more sustainable with a hybrid heat pump in
combination with solar panels, and the insulation envelope has been improved. In addition,
the extension is built entirely with wood, a green roof is placed and the terrace is made of
100% recycled plastic.

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    With its robust timber facade, the zigzagging house extension wraps around the outdoorterrace and the beautiful waterfront Magnolia. The new living spaces open outwards and avoid has been created in the center of the house for extra daylight from above.The clients of this project, a middle-aged couple, have recently inherited this house. Hegrew up in this sixties house and now it has to become a home for both of them. Togetherwe developed a plan in which we looked for a contemporary extension...

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