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- Year: 2014
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Photographs:Edith Verhoeven
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Manufacturers: Alcoa, Kawneer, WRC
![Modern Countryside Villa / Maas architecten - Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/58e5/836f/e58e/ceb8/1100/04e7/newsletter/berlicum(3).jpg?1491436391)
Text description provided by the architects. The villa is located in an open countryside and is designed as a H-shape. Such as in a loft, spaces are all connected to each other. The almost transparent spacer, that connects the two thatched-volumes, forms the entrance. At the street side, the house is somewhat sheltered by a grove.
![Modern Countryside Villa / Maas architecten - Image 2 of 15](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/58e5/855b/e58e/ceb8/1100/04e8/medium_jpg/berlicum(8).jpg?1491436875)
The main building, the left volume, is almost entirely made of glass. The living area and dining place are situated on the south-west and offer a panoramic view. Behind the glass facing the street, the kitchen, pantry and toilet are located. These function are combined in a wooden box. The master bedroom is completely private to the north.
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The façade of the right volume is made out of wood with some blinds. At the back of this volume a greenhouse is located, which also can be used as atelier/studio.
![Modern Countryside Villa / Maas architecten - Facade, Garden](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/58e5/8403/e58e/ce64/2400/0257/newsletter/berlicum(4).jpg?1491436540)
The H-shape creates a windless private outdoor space where you can see the sun set. Privacy is assured in spite of the glass.
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