Situated on the southern edge of Eindhoven, where the city meets the surrounding nature, a unique villa is nestled among tall trees. Although the villa was in disrepair, it possessed many unique features. Notably, it had a characteristic 1970s sitting pit and an open staircase at the heart of the house, offering a dynamic spatial experience for residents and visitors. Our aim was to preserve these original qualities as much as possible in the renovation design. We focused on enhancing the connection between the house and its lush green backyard by introducing a covered outdoor space adjacent to the kitchen and optimizing the number of openings in the facade. This improvement also allowed for maximum natural light, which had been limited in the original design due to the dense tree cover. For instance, the existing balcony at the rear was removed to allow the filtered light from the trees to reach the living room. Additionally, we created an open connection between the kitchen and living room, facilitating a seamless flow between the different living areas.
