![A modern house that's built into the ground and has a green roof, and multiple outdoor spaces.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-underground-house-green-roof-070425-1108-01.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
Architecture firm WillemsenU has shared photos of a home they completed in a meadow in The Netherlands, that has been built into the ground.
The home is tucked away in the landscape, surrounded by flowers and trees, and hidden within a small hill. The design of the house has been completed in a way where a sizeable part of the structure has been lowered into the ground, hiding it from view.
![A modern house that's built into the ground and has a green roof, and multiple outdoor spaces.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-underground-house-green-roof-070425-1108-02.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
A narrow corridor that is seemingly carved into the hill reveals a large Corten steel pivot door. Once you enter the home opens up to views of the landscape.
![A weathered steel-lined entry between a hillside, that leads to a pivoting door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/green-roof-weathered-steel-lined-entrance-070424-1054-01.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
![A weathered steel-lined entry between a hillside, that leads to a pivoting door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/green-roof-weathered-steel-lined-entrance-070424-1054-02.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
![A weathered steel-lined entry between a hillside, that leads to a pivoting door.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/green-roof-weathered-steel-lined-entrance-070424-1054-03.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
From this viewpoint, you can see the top of the home, but closer, you can see the lower section of the house and the outdoor patio.
![From this viewpoint, you can see the top of this modern home, but closer, you can see the lower section of the house and the outdoor patio.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-underground-house-green-roof-070425-1108-03.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
Stepping inside the home, the curved ceiling in the dining area reflects the shape of the plant-covered hill on the outside.
![Stepping inside the home, the curved ceiling in the dining area reflects the shape of the plant-covered hill on the outside.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/curved-ceiling-dining-room-070424-1057-01.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
The large picture windows frame the meadow views and fill the home with natural light.
![Stepping inside the home, the curved ceiling in the dining area reflects the shape of the plant-covered hill on the outside.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/curved-ceiling-dining-room-070424-1057-02.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
Also on this level of the home is the kitchen that opens to an outdoor dining area.
![A modern house with a kitchen that opens to an oudoor dining area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-black-kitchen-large-windows-070424-1104-01.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
A glass staircase connects to the lower levels of the home.
![A glass staircase connects to the lower levels of the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-glass-stairs-070424-1058-02.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
![A glass staircase connects to the lower levels of the home.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-glass-stairs-070424-1058-01.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
The lower level houses the living room and a bedroom, with a sliding door connecting to a secondary patio, this time furnished as a lounge area.
![The lower level houses the living room and a bedroom, with a sliding door connecting to a secondary patio, this time furnished as a lounge area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-living-room-with-patio-074024-1105-01.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
![The lower level houses the living room and a bedroom, with a sliding door connecting to a secondary patio, this time furnished as a lounge area.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-living-room-with-patio-074024-1105-02.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
In addition to the stairs, there’s also a glass lift that connects all of the levels of the home, like the lowest level which houses a bedroom and bathroom. It’s 19 feet (6m) below the entry level, making it feel like you are underground.
![In addition to the stairs, there's also a glass lift that connects all of the levels of the home, like the lowest level which houses a bedroom and bathroom. It's six metres below the entry-level, making it feel like you are underground.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-minimalist-bedroom-070424-1100-02.jpg)
Photography by Architectuurfotograaf – Rob van Esch
![In addition to the stairs, there's also a glass lift that connects all of the levels of the home, like the lowest level which houses a bedroom and bathroom. It's six metres below the entry-level, making it feel like you are underground.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/modern-minimalist-bedroom-070424-1100-01.jpg)