Amsterdam-based firm Engel Architecten designed the 'Villa Kerckebosch,' a scenic home located in the small town of Zeist in The Netherlands.
The architects endeavored to make the house blend in with its surroundings, choosing colors and materials that reflect the wooded environment, populated mostly by pine, beech and American oak trees, as well as the neighboring moorland. The neutral brickwork corresponds to the shades of the trees in the forest, while the contrasting window panes are more in reference to the sandy moor.
The architects also paid special attention to the home's angles, opting for strong vertical and horizontal lines that mimic the shapes of the trees; both in the vertical trunks and horizontally-lined branches and lush treetops.
Spectacularly Scenic Cabins
The Villa Kerckebosch Mimics Its Surroundings With Astounding Clarity
Trend Themes
1. Scenic Home Design - There is an opportunity for architects to design homes that blend in with their natural surroundings, using colors and materials that reflect the environment.
2. Nature-inspired Architecture - Architects can draw inspiration from nature for their designs, mimicking the shapes and lines of trees and other natural elements in their buildings.
3. Environmental Integration - The integration of buildings with their surrounding environment can create a harmonious and visually appealing aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects have the opportunity to incorporate nature-inspired designs into their projects, creating visually stunning and environmentally integrated structures.
2. Real Estate - Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of scenic home design by creating properties that offer a visually immersive and nature-inspired living experience.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can work with nature-inspired architecture to create interior spaces that seamlessly integrate with the overall design of the building.