Project informationPERIOD
2024-2025TYPE
RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION, VILLALOCATION
BAARNSIZE
35m2STATUS
IN PROGRESS
Off-axis
extension
Off-axis extension
In Baarn, traditional 1930s architecture is challenged by an intervention that deliberately takes a different direction. The Off-Axis Extension is a modest addition with a bold architectural gesture. By introducing a rotated axis as the backbone of the design, a strong contrast emerges between the brick architecture of the past and the sharp, angular language of the present.
Geometry of contrast
The design is immediately defined by its radical linework. The roof edge extends into a sharp point, finished in deep black aluminium detailing, as if the volume has been cut with surgical precision.
The extension subtly appears around the corner of the existing home, where the angled shape creates a clear architectural tension between old and new. Compact in size, but strong in expression, the volume gives the villa a contemporary and unexpected addition.
Used materials
The material palette strengthens the contrast between the traditional villa and the new architectural intervention. Japanese charred timber, also known as Shou Sugi Ban, gives the façades a deep, textured appearance with an understated sense of luxury.
Black aluminium detailing defines the roof edge and sharpens the angular geometry of the extension. Inside, a microtopping concrete-look floor creates a seamless and calm foundation, while the same concrete-look finish continues into the garden walls. Natural stone façade tiles add texture and depth to the garden wall, and brushed aluminium panels with an integrated LED line create a refined boundary within the outdoor space. Together, these materials form a strong yet balanced dialogue between tactility, precision and atmosphere.
Off-axis routing
At the front, the extension creates a functional back entrance with direct access to the utility room. From this logistical point, the route flows naturally towards the garden or into the heart of the home: the kitchen.
Here, the off-axis concept is carried through into the smallest details. The angled geometry guides movement through the space and connects interior and exterior in one continuous architectural line.
‘’Compact in form, bold in gesture: where the angled axis defines the new architectural identity.’’
GEERT VERSCHUREN | ARCHITECT STATE
Integrated landscape
The boundary between inside and outside is reduced to a minimum. The kitchen continues visually and physically into an outdoor bar and a spacious terrace. The garden design is fully integrated into the concept, with a strategic planter marking the transition from the dining area to the sunken lounge.
Further into the garden, a covered wellness volume with sauna and storage is finished in the same charred timber, strengthening the unity of the ensemble. Height differences, concrete accents, a continuous stone path and a natural stone green wall bring playfulness and softness to the landscape. The result is a compact extension with a powerful spatial impact.
Vertical blinds
Integrated carport
Vertical blinds
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