Villa Sterkenburg is beautifully situatied in the woods around Driebergen (The Netherlands). The construction of the villa uses an innovative timber frame system, with the glazing panels set into the timber structure itself. The lack of glazing frames optimises transparency.

Courtesy of DP6 architectuurstudio

Architects: DP6 architectuurstudio

Location: Driebergen, Driebergen-Rijsenburg,The Netherlands

Architect In Charge: Robert Alewijnse

Area: 305.0 m2

Project Year: 2016

Photographs: Courtesy of DP6 architectuurstudio

Consultants: EPos, Delft & STEP Engineering, Emmen

Contractor: Aannemersbedrijf Sondervan, Werkhoven
Courtesy of DP6 architectuurstudio

From the architect. Villa Sterkenburg is beautifully situatied in the woods around Driebergen (The Netherlands). The construction of the villa uses an innovative timber frame system, with the glazing panels set into the timber structure itself. The lack of glazing frames optimises transparency.

Courtesy of DP6 architectuurstudio

The villa is situated in such a way that it respects the historically defined site lines and patterns and allows space for the berceau hedges. The long, slender gabled roof extends over the terrace on the south side, giving the house a natural home on the site.

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