The home, a half-sunk diamond, is experienced very differently from each of its sides. Using BIM software, the firm designed modular prefabricated wooden panels that make up each of the home’s facades. Western red cedar was chosen for the panels, while tropical Bilinga was selected for the edge beam.
Architect Marc Koehler ArchitectsCropping up from the stark dunes on the island of Terschelling in the Netherlands, Marc Koehler Architects envisioned an unconventional home that would be innovative in design, while providing tailor-made functionality for the residents. The architects took a holistic approach to the design process, integrating architecture, landscape, and interior design into the final concept. Central to the process was an outward focus on the surroundings and a reverence for nature. The sea, sunlight, and local wind patterns intimately informed the overall design, and exterior materials were carefully chosen to play off colors and textures already present in the natural landscape.
