Old Dutch Farm Renovated with Preservation of Ancient Wooden Trusses

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Renovation of the old dilapidated Dutch farm with barn, storage shed and separated by a small house. New views of the surrounding landscape, overlooking the charming original massive masonry interior, retaining the wooden trusses and a lovely house with spacious living room, kitchen, bathroom, office and bedroom. The project was recently completed by Joep van Os Architecten in Breda, Netherlands.

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The old masonry is one of the eye-Cathers in this farm. The contrast with the sleek floor concrete floor has been captured by an old piece of work plinth. A warm atmosphere with sleek details. The white volume with cooking island, wall cabinets, stairs and study is decentralized at the farm. Behind the wardrobe you walk through a steel staircase to the study above.

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A comfortable dining area with large black table and chairs. The wooden truss above the table is connected to the old masonry

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A tight steel staircase connects the kitchen to the office above.

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Concrete plinths protect the undersides of the wooden trusses. Lighting at the wooden rafters accentuate the structure of wooden beams.

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A comfortable corner sofa with a view of the kitchen and study

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The white volume is designed so that it stands out from all directions, compared to the old wood and brick structure.

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The cooking island with cupboards fitted between the wooden rafters. A lovely place to cook delicious and bubbly.

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The ceiling of the living room has over 7 m high.

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Integration of the white block with kitchen, library and study between the old wooden beam structure.

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Very tall glass wall let plenty of light to flood the generous space. Everywhere in the living room, the residents have a view of the high old masonry.

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In 2013 we bought an old farmhouse which was to be completely rebuilt. The purchase of our farm was a big dream for us that was fulfilled. We knew very well where we started, but still not sure what we wanted exactly. However, we saw that this farm had a lot of gems. We came back after the great demolition and Joep van Os helped us to make a cozy and modern home. Our desires were focused on a lot of light, preserving the skeletons and a number of original features that had to remain visible.

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