1307-VDB is a modern house located in lier, Belgium, designed in 2017 by Studio Ambacht.

Description
The house is a tribute to the great designers such as le Corbusier, Kahn and Scarpa.
On the outskirts of the historic village Lier in Belgium, studio Ambacht designed this single-family house as a ?gesamtkunstwerk? in close cooperation with the owners, contractor and local craftsmen.
The environment is characterized by row and semi-detached houses with south-facing gardens. The house, located on the border between urban development and rural areas, is a former farm that has been thoroughly renovated. The site has a minimal slope of 60 cm towards the garden.
When entering the house, visitors will be greeted by a glimpse of the swimming pool and the black pool house at the back of the garden. Closely connected to the hallway, a central atrium. supplies the building with light and sun. Everything is organized around it. The courtyard?s walls reach almost 6 meters high, a stark contrast to the kitchen with its height of only 2.26 meters: the golden ratio of le Corbusier. The kitchen is located next to the atrium and functions as a lookout over the entire house and garden. The acoustic ceiling and eye-catching bookshelf connect the kitchen with the living area, which is situated on a lower level. The stairs to the living area are Scarpa inspired. A long swimming pool leads to another small house in the garden built from wood and which serves as a holid...