A Belgian home within the fields blends refined minimalism with household life

The Home within the Fields presents the proper steadiness between personal retreat and primary base of operations for a household in search of a tranquil residence in Belgium’s inexperienced countryside. The scheme, designed by regionally based mostly architect Stef Claes, is a minimalist structure haven that additionally presents a strong, well-thought-out backdrop for the each day challenges of household life. 

Home within the Fields: the place minimalism meets nature

The venture blends native vernacular types, a low-slung quantity, and a slanted roof that nods to agricultural constructions of its area; it additionally showcases the architect-and-owner crew’s love for American modernist structure.

On the identical time, an association of white-painted bricks, purple terracotta roof tiles, and clear, orthogonal volumes makes for a placing composition in opposition to the encompassing greenery.

A cross-laminated timber (or CLT) body helps the construction, infilled by bricks. This methodology was chosen for its environmental advantages however can be a nod to the shopper’s background within the lumber trade. Moreover, as that is the rising studio’s first ground-up construct, it underlines Claes’ sustainable structure ambition, setting the tempo for extra to come back. 

Inside, the theme of white and minimalist gestures continues, with uncovered, painted brickwork and pure and light-coloured supplies. Giant glazed openings, tall ceilings, and clerestory home windows improve daylight indoors and produce the skin in. 

A system of customized motorised louvres helps shade the interiors, as Claes took his cues from the structure of Richard Neutra. The ensuing shadow patterns on partitions and flooring tie into different linear components within the venture – from the roof beams to strip home windows and the general roof line. 

The house’s U-shaped structure ‘hugs’ a backyard of untamed flora and a pond, making a extra personal open air enclosure for the residents. Seen from most rooms, it highlights the steadiness and intimate relationship with nature on this up to date home within the fields. 

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