Villa Deys By Paul de Ruiter in Rhenen, Netherlands

Villa Deys exterior porch

Villa Deys interior glass wall

Villa Deys interior livingroom

Villa Deys interior sculpture and glass wall

Villa Deys By Paul de Ruiter

Light is a key concept in the design and not just Villa Deys large outer wall surface that contribute to the daytime maximum revenue. The entire south façade made of glass. Strip-roof pool which also incorporates several skylights – lower-lying than the surface of the roof next door, and the difference in height is inset with glass, allowing plenty of light into the house. Swimming pools act as light wells in the middle of the house and light-colored floor of synthetic material, attached to the white walls and ceilings and walls of glass and water from swimming pools reflect light optimally and ensure that in penetrating into the house. The house is divided into three strips. South strip containing the living room, kitchen and work space, while the northern strip houses a bedroom and garage. Strip center consists of a swimming pool with portals on each side, which acts as the entrance and conservatory. Strips are presented in relation to each other, resulting in the outer wall surface so that the greatest likelihood that the admission of daylight is maximized. The whole house was designed to meet the owner desires. Everything on the ground floor, without limitation and with sliding doors. Large garage which is located in one part of the building can be converted into accommodation for the nurses if required. The swimming pool is a literal and figurative heart of the home. Surface water at the same altitude on the surrounding floor and surrounded by glass, forming the central part of the three strips that form the villa. glass that is used around the swimming pool is partially sand-crushed. Only 50 cm high strip at the height of the transparent floor. As a result, a swimmer in the pool can look to the living room, without being seen themselves. The fact that the swimming pool is surrounded by glass not only has an aesthetic effect, prevents the problem of water throughout the house. The total length of the south façade consists of the sliding glass door and aluminum, giving residents a view over the river and water meadows, and at the same time allowing free entry of the sun. To retain heat and excessive sunlight, a sunscreen developed consists of 10 panels with a horizontal wooden bar, made of western red cedar to mingle with off-farm buildings scattered in the landscape around it. To adjust the window curtain, panel as a whole to move, rather than the individual blades. Each of the 10 panels consisting of two parts with a horizontal joins in the middle. Construction of a floating roof, which is necessary because most of the walls of glass. Villa Deys contains many of the technologies, modern management and detailed design elements, but at the same time fully integrated into its surroundings. A bathroom white really can cause a big problem, because there are no points of orientation and contrast. This can make older people lose confidence and increase the risk of falling. Simple use of color is different in the bathroom can make all the difference.

Paul de Ruiter