Het Nieuwe Erf

Het Nieuwe Erf

by AL architecten

In the open landscape of Overijssel, AL architecten designed a new farmhouse on the site of a former garden centre, built to feel as if it had always stood there. Classical roof forms, symmetry and refined brick detailing meet a black charred-wood volume and thatched roof, uniting agrarian tradition with contemporary comfort. Inside, a brick floor flows from the entrance into a sculptural staircase leading to a cellar hall, while a large kitchen void and timber-clad ceilings create a warm, layered atmosphere. Outside, a sunken terrace and pool extend the living experience into the surrounding fields.

The design grew from the clients' original wish to renovate an existing farmhouse. When the right building could not be found, AL architecten proposed constructing a new one from scratch on a characterful plot once occupied by a garden centre and greenhouses. The result reinterprets the traditional farmyard typology in a contemporary way.

A connecting volume, entirely clad in charred black timber on both walls and roof, links the main house to an outbuilding containing the children's bedrooms. The entrance is carved as a deep cut into this dark roof, forming a spatial hinge between the two volumes and between ground floor and basement.

Material choices carry through consistently: reddish brick masonry, charred wood and thatch on the exterior, and a brick floor that continues into a masonry staircase inside. Timber-battened ceilings, custom furniture and large glazed openings frame views of the surrounding landscape.

Location
Overijssel
Year
2025
Type
Villa
Scope
New Build
Style
Farmhouse

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