![The outdoor areas of this modern house include a sunken lounge, a partially covered dining area, and a pool with a cabana. #Architecture #Landscaping #OutdoorLounge #SunkenLounge #SwimmingPool](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-house-with-swimming-pool-sunken-outdoor-seating-161019-1209-01-800x513.jpg)
Photography by Ayelt van Veen
Maarten Hercules of architecture firm StudioHERCULES, has designed a new house near Amsterdam.
![Large and uniquely shaped windows are used in the design of this modern house, to give either privacy or an uninterrupted view of the surrounding greenery. #Windows #ModernHouse #ModernArchitecture](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-house-white-windows-landscaping-161019-1210-02-800x910.jpg)
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The outdoor areas of the house are designed for entertaining. There’s a sunken lounge that’s lined with wood, as well as a partially covered outdoor dining area.
![The outdoor areas of this modern house are designed for entertaining. There's a sunken lounge that's lined with wood and has steps down to the seating, as well as a partially covered outdoor dining area. #SunkenLounge #SunkenSeating #OutdoorSeating #Landscaping](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-house-with-swimming-pool-sunken-outdoor-seating-161019-1209-03-800x910.jpg)
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The sunken lounge has views of the pool, that also has steps leading down into it. On the other side of the pool is a cabana for relaxing in the shade.
![The outdoor areas of this modern house include a sunken lounge, a partially covered dining area, and a pool with a cabana. #Architecture #Landscaping #OutdoorLounge #SunkenLounge #SwimmingPool](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-house-pool-cabana-161019-1210-04-800x880.jpg)
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The interior of the house has been kept minimal with bright white walls, while curving stairs add a sculptural element and connect the various levels of the house.
![The interior of this house has been kept minimal with bright white walls, while curving stairs add a sculptural element and connect the various levels of the house. #Staircase #CurvingStairs #SculpturalStairs](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-white-curved-staircase-161019-1210-05-800x1076.jpg)
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In one of the bedrooms, a black-framed thin horizontal window runs almost the entire length of the room, and allows for natural light to filter through.
![In this minimalist bedroom, a black-framed thin horizontal window runs almost the entire length of the room, and allows for natural light to filter through. #BedroomDesign #ModernBedroom #HorizontalWindow](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-bedroom-long-thin-horizontal-window-161019-1210-06-800x533.jpg)
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Dark wood walls have doors that slide open to reveal closets.
![Dark wood walls have doors that slide open to reveal closets. #DarkWood #Closet](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-walk-in-closet-dark-wood-cabinets-161019-1211-07-800x533.jpg)
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In one of the bathrooms, a niche has been built into the wall above the toilet, while dark glass frames the shower, and a floating white vanity sits below a large mirror.
![In this modern bathroom, a niche has been built into the wall above the toilet, while dark glass frames the shower, and a floating white vanity sits below a large mirror. #ModernBathroom #BathroomNiche #FloatingVanity #DarkGlass](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-bahroom-dark-glass-shower-surround-161019-1211-08-800x510.jpg)
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In another bedroom, there’s floor-to-ceiling windows, and partial wall that provides a backdrop for the bed, and acts as a wardrobe on the other side.
![In this bedroom, there's floor-to-ceiling windows, and partial wall that provides a backdrop for the bed, and acts as a wardrobe on the other side. #BedroomDesign #ModernBedroom](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/modern-bedroom-with-closet-161019-1211-09-800x569.jpg)