Nicolai

Front view of the house.

Words from the architect

The fact that the dwelling had to be integrated on a corner plot of land put a very specific stamp on its design. The organisation of the inside life inside focused on the fact that two sides were in direct contact with life on the street.

The walls of the house have been adjusted to the environment. The brown bricks and the outdoors joinery are in total harmony with the environment.

Corner view of the house.

The Nicolad house is a small ground-floor dwelling with two bedrooms, which - in spite of the limited surface - offers a sense of spaciousness. The house features a strong interaction between horizontal and vertical volumes. The night part, located at the front of the house, is a couple of steps lower than the day part. Because of the difference in level of the ceilings, overhead light is brought into the house.

Corner view of the back of the house.

Also, in a straight line with the front wall door a sun blind is created, which on the one hand filters the light and creates a varied incidence of light and on the other ensures the privacy in the bedrooms vis-r-vis the street.

The access to the dwelling is created through an incision in the main volume. The wide pivoting door leads straight to the fireplace, which acts as the hinge point in the house. This fireplace was not specifically designed for one room but links the entrance to the other living areas, all situated at the back of the house. The sitting room and kitchen are arranged around the patio, which ensures full view across the whole of the living space.

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