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SEA ROOTS
VILLAS

SEA ROOTS
VILLAS
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Project information
PERIOD
2019-2021
AREA
2x 450 m2
LOCATION
VISTA ROYAL - CURACAO
TYPE
RESIDENTIAL, VILLA
STATUS
COMPLETED

Sea Roots Villas are designed as two similar tropical modern villas overlooking the Caribbean Sea. However, both have distinct characters and personalities, reflected in the architectural composition. An important requirement was that both villas should have views of the sea, for which there wasn’t an obvious solution as one plot was directly in front of another plot looking at the sea.

To achieve this, the positioning of the two buildings was crucial to the concept. The villa closest to the sea is located at the back of the plot, while the farther villa is pulled forward. This way the second villa can ‘’peek’’ around the first villa, creating a dynamic composition.

The villas are fitted with similar functions. Sleeping quarters are located downstairs and all living functions such as the living space, kitchen and dining space are situated upstairs. Here the sea views are most prevalent and appreciated.

Indoor-outdoor living is another important theme in the two villas. Through several sliding doors, the indoor space can be opened up completely to the outside. The covered terraced and extended architectural lines provide shade to extend the living space to the outside.

SISTERS IN
ARCHITECTURE
AND SOUL

SISTERS IN
ARCHITECTURE
AND SOUL
Similar
differences

The two sister villas are similar in materialisation, functions and overall atmosphere. On the ground floor, each villa contains 5 equal master bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms and a sliding door to emphasise indoor-outdoor living. On the upper level, the kitchen, large living space and dining space have ocean views.

PROJECT INFORMATION

KEY INFORMATION

DESIGNSTATE of Architecture
STATUSCompleted
SIZE2x 450m2
TIME SPAN2019-2021
LOCATIONCuraçao - Vista Royal
CLIENTConfidential
CREATIVE MINDS

PROJECT TEAM

PARTNER IN CHARGERene Polderman
PROJECT TEAMGeert Verschuren
Bruce Verdownschot
Joris van Eekelen
Bram Roelvink
PROJECT LEADRene Polderman
PARTNERS

COLLABORATIONS

INTERIOR DESIGNSTUDIO ANNA KUNST
CONTRACTORAquarius Carribean

POSITIONING

The sister villas have immersive views of the sea because of the positioning of both villas. An extensive sightline study served as the basis for this solution. The upper level of the villa on the left is also composed more in an L-shape, in order to provide sea views in every space. The living space in the villa on the right has a rectangular shape to emphasize indoor-outdoor living and not obstruct views.

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COMPOSITION

The two sister villas have distinct characters and personalities in architectural composition. The left villa is more vertically emphasized, with an impressive entrance connecting the ground and the first floor. The right villa is more horizontally oriented, with natural stone lain into horizontal architectural lines.

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Used materials

NATURAL AND
EARTHLY MATERIALS

The combination of natural materials used in the interior and modern, minimalist materials in the exterior creates a harmonious composition. The minimalist materials, such as concrete and white stucco, serve as a backdrop for the more lively and texture natural materials, such as stone and wood. The interior materialisation was made in collaboration with Anna Kunst, who designed the interior spaces and interior elements.

white stuco
WHITE STUCCO
Natural stone
Wood
CONCRETE
Stone exterior
“Elk materiaal, kunstobject, kleur of vorm vertelt een verhaal, heeft een doel, een betekenis. Zo vormden aangespoelde wortels van Klein Curaçao de basis voor een kroonluchter, een tropisch landslakkenhuisje de inspiratie voor een tafelblad en lokale rotsen de basis van zelfgemaakte natuurstenen muren.” Anna Kunst / Interior Desgin & Creative Direction

story telling materials

purpose and meaning
through materialisation

The interior reflects the way of life in Curaçao. A unique stay, where you experience pure luxury and relaxation. You become one with nature through natural materialisation, the surrounding palm trees, the brightly shining sun and seaside views. It is a serene place which takes you back to your inner roots.

Creative Direction en Art by STUDIO ANNA KUNST
Architect
BRIGHT SUN
Beautiful sun streaks fall through the horizontal wooden slats. A rhythmic serene atmosphere is the result.
Architect
SERENE SPACES
Straight from the entrance, you walk into this hybrid space. A serene sitting area surrounded by large glass windows connects the entrance hall to nature. The hammock, hanging lazily outside, calls to you.

return to
your own
inner roots

return to
your own
inner roots
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