This luxury bungalow near Amsterdam is designed around one defining move, placing a central patio at its core. From the moment you enter, the courtyard anchors the layout, shaping sightlines, movement and light. Designed by BNLA architecten, the home reinterprets mid-century principles through clean geometry, natural materials and a seamless relationship between architecture and landscape.
The home is organized into two distinct volumes, subtly connected by an intermediate entrance section. Upon arrival, the view immediately unfolds toward the central patio. It becomes the architectural heart of the house, reinforcing the connection between interior spaces and the surrounding garden designed by Janine ten Horn. Clean, linear sightlines define the floor plan, enhancing spaciousness and guiding movement in a logical, fluid way.
The exterior expresses mid-century character through a refined material palette. Horizontal brickwork emphasizes the elongated form, interrupted by large aluminum window frames and slender sliding doors.
Copper awnings and wooden louvers add warmth and strengthen the dialogue with the greenery. Ash wood ceilings and thermally treated ash cladding, realized in collaboration with Carpentier, introduce texture and depth.
Inside, BNLA architecten collaborated with Nicemakers to create a mid-century inspired interior that complements the architecture. The entrance occupies the intermediate volume between the two wings. It frames a direct view into the patio, immediately establishing the courtyard as the focal point of the home.
At the center of the house, the patio defines both circulation and atmosphere. A glazed corridor passes around it, forming a clear axis that links spaces while allowing light and air to move freely. From multiple rooms, the eye returns to greenery.
The living areas are positioned along the rear of the house. Here, expansive glass facades open toward views of the water, maintaining a strong visual relationship with the landscape beyond. A wood shelving unit ties back to the mid-century modern inspiration and offers an eye-catching storage solution.
The dining space sits within the open plan, connected through clean sightlines to both patio and rear views. A window seat offers a generous outlook over the garden, creating a calm place to relax.
In the kitchen, minimalist grey cabinets line the wall, while an island with copper accents is positioned beneath a chandelier and nearby artwork adds color to the space.
As a bungalow typology, all living spaces are arranged on a single level, supporting comfortable and accessible living. The three bedrooms are clustered in a separate wing, ensuring privacy, while in one of the bathrooms, stone lines the lower half of the walls and floor, and a window allows natural light to flow in.
By placing the patio at its center, this mid-century inspired bungalow gains more than a striking focal point. The courtyard organizes movement, frames views and strengthens the connection between architecture and landscape.