Villa Bakkum
Villa Bakkum is embedded in the wooded dune landscape. Surrounded by trees, at the border of the Natura 2000 area Kennemerland, the three wings of the residence extend into the landscape. Each leg of the irregular triangle serves a specific purpose: the living area, the dining area, and the workspace. In the centre lies the triangular hall featuring a skylight and staircase. From there, every room is visible, and the bedrooms on the first floor can be reached.
Programme
Residential house
Surface
400 m² GFA
Architect
Gianni Cito
Team
Patrick de Weerd (pl), Diederick de Boer
Status
Completed
Year
2015 - 2017
Location
Castricum
Client
Private
Construction
Breed Integrated Design
Installations
Climatic Design Consult
Photographer
Thijs Wolzak
The villa is intertwined with the landscape. From the living wing, the workspace wing is visible through the large façade and the outdoor space. This ensures that the wooded surroundings have a strong presence in every room. Large sliding doors at the rear of the villa provide an outdoor connection between the various living areas. As a result, the garden becomes a landscape room and an integral part of the residence. This principle provides a highly spatial and rich experience.
Minimalist
The roofs of the wings are low at the ends and rise towards the central hall, creating a gable roof. This reinforces the connection with the surrounding buildings while maintaining the villa’s distinctive character. The wooden roof structure is clearly visible in the bedrooms. The interior is sleek and minimalist. Large steel sliding doors disappear into double walls, and the sills of the window frames are integrated into the floor. The façade at the forest side is constructed of Meranti wood. For the other façades, a new brickwork pattern with a strong horizontal relief has been designed. The pattern alternates per layer with bricks laid vertically, horizontally, and in a stretcher bond. The horizontal brick layers stagger forward and backward. At the corners, an irregular serration of the façade is created. Shadows constantly alter the building’s expression. In winter, snow settles on the brick edges.