Photo: Luuk Kramer © All rights reserved. Courtesy by Moriko Kira Architect

© Moriko Kira Architect . Pubblicata il 23 Luglio 2007.

This dike house, located along the Durgerdammerdijk in Amsterdam-Noord, was in need of renovation and improvement in living comfort. The main entrance is located along the summit of the dike and looks over the waters of the IJ. The rear side of the house looks over green pastures.

Photo: Luuk Kramer © All rights reserved. Courtesy by Moriko Kira Architect

© Moriko Kira Architect . Pubblicata il 23 Luglio 2007.

On the ground floor we have built an addition with a live-in kitchen separated from the house by a patio. The transition in landscape between the front and rear of the house is strengthened by the addition, which creates a sequence of spatial events. The bathroom, bedroom, patio and new live-in kitchen are characterised by their varying relationships with the surrounding landscape.

Photo: Luuk Kramer © All rights reserved. Courtesy by Moriko Kira Architect

© Moriko Kira Architect . Pubblicata il 23 Luglio 2007.

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Photo: Luuk Kramer © All rights reserved. Courtesy by Moriko Kira Architect

© Moriko Kira Architect . Pubblicata il 23 Luglio 2007.

This project appeared on europaconcorsi home page slideshow dedicated to dutch architecture. The series was realized in cooperation with Miguel Loos. We thank him for his help, kindness and professional advice.

Photo: Luuk Kramer © All rights reserved. Courtesy by Moriko Kira Architect

© Moriko Kira Architect . Pubblicata il 23 Luglio 2007.

Image: Moriko Kira © All rights reserved.

© Moriko Kira Architect . Pubblicata il 23 Luglio 2007.