meijer rowhouse

This early studio project was a conceptual Amsterdam rowhouse centered around the concept of complimentary opposites. The design intent was to focus on the qualities and interactions of private and public spaces, and the transition spaces in between. This approach separated the uses physically, but centered around a large lightwell in the center of the building to create a connection as well as provide plenty of light into the deep, narrow site. The 2.5 high living space at the rear of the site provides an extremely open experience, but is separated from the front of the site to maintain some privacy. It is adjacent to the client's art studio to allow guests a glimpse at the entire artistic process. The rest of the living spaces of the house flow naturally around the lightwell with a hierarchy based on their degree of privacy.