Futurist Architecture

With the large and clear glass wall, everyone can enjoy the view of beautiful the Spaarne river. The glass wall can be found along the wall near the stair.

Overall, the design of the Maison-Tour brings out the architectural purism as the result of the simplest spatial compositions.

For this project, Barker Freeman went with the idea of adding a front extension to the house’s front. The extension houses a stoop, glassed in-entry, and mudroom containing a staircase that will direct you to the living spaces.

Conceived as a contemporary farm in material and steel structure, the building displays colored façade and the aluminum roof which makes a contrast to the rustic environment.

Due to the site, flood regulations expected the building to at least 6 feet off of the ground and, based on co-op regulations, the height must not surpass 28 feet.

The cladding itself can be considered economical, rot-proof, environmentally friendly, and maintenance –free. Overall, the Château de Cartes is a place that emphasizes its poetic nature beyond the domestic scale; light and heavy or solid and fragile.

What makes it even more interesting is the fact that the house stands on uneven terrain that naturally brings each level into direct contact with the surrounding environment.