It’s all about the angles in Extension vB4. Having to design an extension an A-frame house in Mechelen, Belgium, dmvA adapted to the unconventional form by incorporating the same inclines and slants into the volume that now houses a library and dining space. Conforming to the dark façade but contrasting it with a white interior, the extension reiterates the geometric theme through trapezoidal frames that help divide the interior spaces, and visually are a hybrid between column and ribbing. The sliding door that leads to the courtyard adapts in a similar matter, as there are no expectations for the orthogonal in this design.

    string(8) "Kimberly"
Avatar photo

Kimberly

Kimberly is a graduate from MIT's Department of Architecture, and has recently joined the publication team at MIT OpenCourseWare. While architecture remains her first love, her interests encompass literature – epic poetry and Medieval romances are her favorite – and also fashion.

Tags: , , , ,
    • RVTK House

      Architecture

      The renovation of a 1978 house to create three apartments for several generations of the…

    • Embedded House

      Architecture

      A concrete, glass and wood house partly sunken into a hillside surrounded by pine forests…

    • Des Rapides Residence

      Architecture

      A contemporary wood house that celebrates the beauty of the natural material, this dwelling features…

    • Green House

      Architecture

      Dating back to the 1960s, this family home was impressively modernized with bright living spaces…

    • Greenhouse

      Architecture

      A minimalist greenhouse designed as a space for quiet reflection and nature contemplation. Located in…

loader