Wij_land is a self-build collective that brings together individuals committed to a more sustainable and socially connected way of living. Initiated by Mireille Capiau and Daniël Bakker, the project was developed with the guidance of Space&Matter and Common City, shaping a residential community that prioritizes sharing, diversity, and environmental responsibility.
Step inside Villa V: A remarkable single-story home in Sint-Oedenrode, The Netherlands. Discover the thoughtful design, interior details, and architectural brilliance of this unique villa.
Superlofts Blok Y, a cooperative housing project in Utrecht designed by Marc Koehler Architects, wins the Private Housing category of the 2018 Royal Institute of Dutch Architects (BNA) award for Building of the Year.
Tapping into the open building movement, Superlofts offers its residents the freedom to design and/or self-build their homes from scratch incorporating any hybrid function, and co-create the shared spaces as a community.
Sodae house is a family home designed by Dutch studio VMX Architects. The house is located in Amstelveen, The Netherlands. Situated in a precious piece of unspoiled polder, the Sodae house responds to the many qualities of the landscape. The seclusion and privacy of the remote location are reinforced by an enclosed garden, surrounding the sleeping quarters on the ground floor.
Project: Stripe House Architects: GAAGA Location: Leiden, The Netherlands Project Team: Esther Stevelink, Arie Bergsma Photography: Marcel van der Burg, Primabeeld Designed by GAAGA, Stripe House is a small, mixed-use house located in the city of Leiden, The Netherlands. It takes its name from the characterizing horizontal stripes carved deep into the façade. The house resides in
The house is composed from 4 smaller ‘houses’, containing the more private spaces and supporting facilities. In between them, an open multifuncional space emerges (the streets), and natural daylight enters deep into the house.
