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HofmanDujardin and Schipper Bosch transform brutalist factory hall into bustling office building

2020-09-30T18:16:00-04:00

A former nylon factory has been transformed into a dynamic office space. Designed by HofmanDujardin and Schipper Bosch, this Netherlands-based structure provides an expansive work experience for its tenants, playing off of the stark yet placid qualities of concrete throughout. Contrasting the grey material is the new timber staircase that connects the space's ground and basement levels.

Additional floors have been introduced and hang on an elaborate structural frame, eliciting a sense of lightness and openness throughout the office.

The ground floor features multiple meeting rooms and a restaurant while the upper levels contain workstations. Natural light washes the entire interior, providing those working less exposure to artificial illumination during the day.

Basement plan

Ground level plan

First level plan

Second level plan

Third level plan

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This wooden villa offers views of a tranquil Netherlands landscape

2020-07-01T15:15:00-04:00

Designed by Amsterdam-based architects HofmanDujardin, the Villa Tonden was designed as an escape from the rush of the city. Situated in the pine woods of Tonden, Netherlands, the home is wood clad and is composed of three archetypal house-shaped forms. Each volume holds a specific zone of the program accompanied with generous glazing to allow full view of the surrounding landscape.

The entrance hall is connected to the main living space. Two large glass sliding doors open up to an east and west terrace creating connectivity between the interior and exterior environments. The master bedroom and private bathroom also utilize a large window for views to the outside and the children's bedroom houses four built-in bunk bed nooks.

Moreover, the home also has two additional guest bedrooms in the attic, both fit with a skylight, building on the design team's concept of connectivity with the outdoor surroundings.