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Villa C

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Nestled in the wooded surroundings of Het Gooi, Paul de Ruiter Architects designed Villa C. A circular wooden villa that cleverly utilizes solar energy to create a striking architectural contrast between the transparent south-facing façade housing the living quarters and the closed, dark wood façade housing the entrance on the north side. This creates an energy-neutral villa that offers a pleasant living experience, while respecting nature.

Connecting Inside and Out

The program is divided over two floors. The ground floor extends across the plot and features overhanging wooden canopies all around, keeping the house cool in the summer and harvesting heat in the winter. This allows the entire south facade to be transparent, allowing natural light to flow freely, and connecting the interior to the surrounding nature. The ground floor houses the garage, kitchen, dining room, living room, and study. These spaces are connected by an open walkway along the glazed south facade, which also provides direct access to the garden. The surrounding wooden canopies create an intimate and safe atmosphere. The centrally located upper floor houses the bedrooms. The floor-to-ceiling windows face east and west, providing the rooms with a surprising view over the green roof of the ground floor and the surrounding forest.

Natuurlijke materialen

De villa is gemaakt van natuurlijke materialen. Zo is de gehele constructie en gevelbekleding van hout en hebben alle andere materialen maximaal circulair. Het dak van de begane grond is voorzien van vegetatie en het dak van de verdieping is voorzien van zonnepanelen. Een warmtepomp slaat in de winter koude op in de aarde om te koelen in de zomer, en legt in de zomer warmte vast om te verwarmen in de winter. Samen met het passief-huis principe is villa C vrij eenvoudig energieneutraal gemaakt.