This Home Combines A Black Brick Exterior With Large Glass Walls For A Strong Contemporary Design

October 30, 2020
A black brick home with a bright interior, glass walls, and custom wood cabinetry.

Netherlands-based Bedaux de Brouwer Architecten and interior architecture firm i29 have collaborated to design a home that showcases a bold black brick exterior.

The black brick facade of this modern home features curves and has large integrated planters that highlight the lush greenery.
Modern house with a black brick exterior

The black brick facade features curves and has large integrated planters that highlight the lush greenery.

The black brick facade of this modern home features curves and has large integrated planters that highlight the lush greenery.
The black brick facade of this modern home features curves and has large integrated planters that highlight the lush greenery.

Wood accents soften the brick exterior and add a natural element to the home.

A modern black brick house with wood accents.

Another design element of the home is the large glass walls that fill the interior with an abundance of natural light.

A modern home with large glass walls that fill the interior with an abundance of natural light.
A modern home with a black brick exterior and large glass walls that fill the interior with an abundance of natural light.

Hidden from the street is a private swimming pool with an outdoor shower and sitting area. Plants have been used as a decorative element along the walls, adding a contrasting element to the black brick.

Hidden from the street is a private swimming pool with an outdoor shower and sitting area. Plants have been used as a decorative element along the walls, adding a contrasting element to the black brick.
A black brick home exterior with lush gardens and a swimming pool.

Inside, black elements like door frames and support poles complement the black exterior.

A matte black door frame and wood cabinets.

Large wooden surfaces are used throughout the house to connect the different areas.

A modern living room with large windows and a gray sofa.

A see-through fireplace can be enjoyed from both the living room and a home office.

A matte black see-through fireplace can be enjoyed from both the living room and a home office.

A wood bench wraps around the windows that provide views of a planted garden.

A modern home with a wood bench that  wraps around the windows and provide views of a planted garden.

The dining room and kitchen are slightly stepped down from the living room.

A modern home with a u-shaped interior.

In the kitchen, a matte black island and matching stools create a strong contrasting element when compared to the minimalist light wood cabinets and the white light fixture.

A modern kitchen with minimalist wood cabinets, a matte black island with matching stools, and concrete floors.
A modern kitchen with minimalist wood cabinets, a matte black island with matching stools, and concrete floors.

In the bedrooms, cabinets, wardrobes, walls, sliding doors, beds are made from the same light wood material for unity and connection throughout the home.

Custom wood shelving and bench for a kids room.

A collection of hallways connect the various areas of the home, each with concrete floors and views of the garden.

A window with white blinds and minimalist cabinets.
A modern hallway with concrete floors.
A white and black hallway with concrete floors.

Here’s a look at the floor plan of the home.

The floor plan of a modern single level home with a swimming pool.
Photography by i29 / Ewout Huibers | Construction: Van Gisbergen | Landscaping: MTD Landscaping