Dijkhuis te Amsterdam

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In the north of Amsterdam, a traditional ‘’Dijkhuis’’ (dyke house) has been transformed into a family home by Studio Modijefsky. This kind of building, as you might have guessed, is built next to a dyke. As building a dyke raises the ground level, it means that houses around it have a back area (and garden) at the lower, original level. This causes a difference in height and light that poses design challenges and creative opportunities in equal measure – especially in such a traditional house where a balance must be struck between respecting heritage and introducing modern touches.

To create an interior that fits the original architecture while freshening it up, the spatial qualities of each living area were assessed and the properties of height, light and each building structure and window shape were maximized. Fruits of this approach are perhaps most visible in the spacious kitchen and dining area at the back of the house

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