Rebel House by Jacco van Wengerden and Gijs Baks, Almere
Rebel House by Jacco van Wengerden and Gijs Baks, Almere
Rebel House in the Dutch city of Almere is the rewarding result of a collaboration between a talented pair of architects (Jacco van Wengerden and Gijs Baks) and a forward-thinking client. 'What attracted us to the project was the client's wish for a distinctive and tailor-made house, something off-the-wall,' says van Wengerden. Photography: Yvonne Brandwijk
Located in the city's Homeruskwartier Oost district, on the western side of the centre, the modest dwelling features a distorted-rectangle footprint and a butterfly-shaped roof
The budget was small but the house still has a distinct identity, thanks to its unusual form and the corrugated aluminium sheeting that clads the façade
The cladding shimmers in the light
The 72sq m timber-lined interior makes for a warm and generous, one-bed open-plan space, which offers room for a guest bed when needed
A white internal cluster includes the bathroom and storage space (cloakroom cupboard, cabinets, wardrobe and a fold-out guest bed)
The same timber that clads the interior is used for the kitchen cabinets, ensuring a paired-back look that maximises the sense of space
